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sit ups needed per day to make a difference?

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CuriousSquid · 15/02/2009 21:00

How many sit ups would you need to do per day to actually start to make a difference on your stomach muscles?

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mustrunmore · 23/02/2009 22:28

Well, I do 200 crunches a day minimum, often more. Combined with the exercise I do, I've lost weight, I've lost belly, but nothing is gonna shift the soft belly fat and all the loose skin. But exercising makes me feel better, at least I know I'm giving it my best shot (ave 7hrs aerobics,2 hrs run and 1 hr pole fitness per week).

Sachertorte · 16/02/2009 18:24

I´m a fan of the WiiFit. I haven´t lost any weight but am more toned in general and definitely have a relatively flat stomach now. I´ve moved down about half a dress size as well. I think the emphasis on core muscles and improving posture is key to making a difference to the appearance of stomach muscles.

lostinnappies · 16/02/2009 18:22

I read once that britney spears did 500 a day after the birth of her first child.

500

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CuriousSquid · 16/02/2009 18:17

DS3 is 11 months now and i don't have any probs with 'leakage'

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Othersideofthechannel · 16/02/2009 18:16

In France you get physio on the health service post baby.
My physio told me it's v important to make sure your perineal muscles are strong before starting on your abs.
Apparently it's harder to solve any leaks if you make your abs too strong first.

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CuriousSquid · 16/02/2009 18:14

I can't be the only one who did pelvic floors after that post?!(ALWAYS forget them!)

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TracyK · 16/02/2009 17:55

Has anyone used the virtualgymtv thingy that's advertised on here. It has an abs blast class that you can watch or download - it says you can PAYG for 60p per class.

I haven't tried it - but I reckon a class like that every 2nd day will show better results than if you did it un-instructed.

I think that you need to combine slow and fast reps - diff ways of working the muscle. Same as your pelvic floor exercises - 10 slow and then 10 rapid.

hannahlouhoo · 16/02/2009 14:47

I have a gym ball which i used as a birthing ball! can i use that for a range of exercises? For building core as well?

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CuriousSquid · 16/02/2009 11:15

thanks! you too!

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cornsilk · 15/02/2009 23:21

I'm working on my tummy as well. I always think that if you can feel good about one part of your body it really helps. Good luck!

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CuriousSquid · 15/02/2009 22:13

thanks CS will work up slowly.

can't get to a class - i dance on a wed and thats the only night i could do if money was no issue!(and i don't know what body pump is )

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cornsilk · 15/02/2009 21:58

Start with a few a day and build up from that. Body pump is good for toning up if you can get to a class.

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CuriousSquid · 15/02/2009 21:55

and running after 3 kids counts too

i can see the numbers going down (and the graph on teh wii fit) i just need (and want) to tone up as well!

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cornsilk · 15/02/2009 21:53

Well something's better then nothing. Running up and down the stairs is as good as a stepper!

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CuriousSquid · 15/02/2009 21:51

ah, i can't get to or afford a gym.

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cornsilk · 15/02/2009 21:51

Yes I was going to the gym approx 3 times a week, but I have always exercised and still had a tummy.

CuddlyKelpie · 15/02/2009 21:50

Re Wii Fit not being proper fitness...

I took my ds to a physiotherapist this week re his dyspraxia. She said that the Wii Fit had been a subject of much debate but that their department were buying one for the benefit of patients. If it's good enough for the experts, it's good enough for me!

As for situps, I saw a difference doing 3 sets of 15, 3 times a week. My advice is to start low and build up pushing yourself to add 5-10 a week. Steady improvement but reducing the risk of injury.

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CuriousSquid · 15/02/2009 21:49

do/ did you do other exercise as well?

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cornsilk · 15/02/2009 21:48

I built up to that much - I started with far less.

cornsilk · 15/02/2009 21:47

Not full ones!

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CuriousSquid · 15/02/2009 21:43

full ones cornsilk? or half ones.

I struggle at the nmo to do more than 30 in one go - hurts. am so to be that weak!! hence doing them over the day but i just can't fit anymore in at mo!!

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cornsilk · 15/02/2009 21:41

About 5-10 mins - not long. I got really good at them. Am trying to get back into it at the moment.

pinkmook · 15/02/2009 21:30

potty - its crap as my tummy was always one of my "good areas" IYGWIM. Now its def one of my crapola areas :-)

Corn silk, how long did 200 take you to do? Just thinking how to schedule this to my day

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CuriousSquid · 15/02/2009 21:29

200 ????

bloody hell!! now THAT is determination!!

T^Y Jiminy - i hadn't realised there was more than one kind of sit up!

I dance for an hour a week (thats the official class - i rehearse at home too but not with as much sweat), an walk a lot, do the wii fit (i know its not proper fitness)

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alicecrail · 15/02/2009 21:29

I was told that by holding your posture correctly is more likely to tone your core muscles. I don't do it very consistently so am wibbly too, but does make sense and no sweating involved

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