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*** SIT UP Thread ***

111 replies

Whizzz · 25/06/2006 10:23

Ok those of you not happy with your tums - who is going to join me on this Sit Up thread
Its up to you how many or what type - but post here when you've done your daily dose & help to spur others on !
I'm not a fitness expert (so don't sue me if you pull a muscle ) but I've Googled some tips

Excecises
Not too many sit ups ! Do 'bicyles' too! (Bottom of link)

Off to do mine now !

OP posts:
stitch · 08/07/2006 17:30

hi all
well done jas, increase by a cople everyday is theway to go.
ive done none at all today. yesterday went to the gym, did my workout, though feeling very tired coz of my diet, so didnt do the cycling, and only 15 situps instead of the 50 or 60. was just so lethargic. so ate more food at dinner, and feeling better since. havent done any today yet. no gym either..

stitch · 08/07/2006 17:31

well done franch.
but dont overdo it, thats what the person at my gym keeps telling me..

franch · 09/07/2006 19:11

Thanks stitch DVD is designed to be done every day - just 10 mins so I should be ok! Skipped yesterday but did half-hr DVD today

franch · 10/07/2006 19:35

Did my 10 mins again today, where is everyone??

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Whizzz · 10/07/2006 19:38

Sorry - been a bit preoccupied of late (interview tomorrow).
I did do 15 mins of my DVD though today. I didn;t do anymore in case I pulled a muscle & rendered my self incapable of moving tomorrow

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bresha · 11/07/2006 10:59

I was doing really well for a week but iv not been doing them
Im gona go do some now.
Iv really got 2 get my self motivated 2 do them
I will start reporting in every day and if I haven?t done them please shout at me

franch · 11/07/2006 15:28

Go bresha

Did my 10 mins again today

Jasnem · 11/07/2006 15:45

Haven't done any this week. I've discovered that they are not good for my pre existing back problem.
Would 15 mins with a hula hoop help (when I've learnt how to do it properly)?
Can anyone recommend a short video I can do daily?

franch · 11/07/2006 16:39

Jasnem pilates is recommended for bad backs. I'm doing 10 minute solution - pilates - it has a brilliant 10-min abs workout, very focused, back-safe and you really feel it working. Also Body Target - Abs , which has 30 mins of yoga and 30 mins of pilates.

stitch · 12/07/2006 00:19

at the gym they have this air filled cushion thing i call a pancake. it supports your back during the sit up and helps you to use your abs rather than your back muscles. maybe that would help.

Jasnem · 12/07/2006 08:03

Thank you both. I'm going to aim for 10-15 sit ups max, and order the 10 minsolution video.

bresha · 13/07/2006 21:09

that 10 minute solution - pilates dvd looks good franch,
dose it work?
i might rent it and see how i get on with it

im going to go do my situps now

CaptainFlameSparrow · 13/07/2006 21:17

not done any in days. my stomach is a big pile of flab. and to make myself feel better I am drinking some very large glasses of wine, so I can't even do em now or I will be sick

franch · 14/07/2006 14:02

Too early for me to say whether it works bresha, I can certainly FEEL it working if that's any indication! Have missed 2 days - I PROMISE to do some later (have just eaten so can't do them right now ...)

franch · 15/07/2006 03:11

Did it

franch · 21/07/2006 15:12

Hey! Where have you all gone?! Have been a bit erratic lately but did my 10 mins today. Here's a kick up the backside for you all - please come back and kick mine

bresha · 21/07/2006 16:03

im still here just, been slacking a bit in this heat, cant seem to got motivated to do some
did them 2 day tho
how is every one else doing?

franch · 22/07/2006 15:34

Just did my 10 mins (DD1, who's 2.5y, reminded me )

CaptainFlameSparrow · 24/07/2006 11:01

Been slacking, but back and done mine today

franch · 25/07/2006 19:37

Swam on Sun so counting that

Nothing yesterday, my usual 10 mins today

Has anyone lost any inches yet ... ?

FlameSparrow · 28/07/2006 10:24

Done some every day since Tuesday - even did two lots one day.

It is making a difference (although I need a lot to completely fix it ), and I am starting to get more into a routine of doing them so I am getting better at remembering iyswim.

I am now officially a 10 - 12, and have much much less overhang in whichever size I'm in (the lack of muscles means whatever size fits enough to stay up, fit my bum etc, I still have overhang regardless iyswim).

franch · 31/07/2006 07:44

Hey, well done flamesparrow, glad you're still here! Good to know you're getting some results - I haven't seen any yet but am still going ... Did my 10 mins on Sat, Sun and again today

FlameSparrow · 31/07/2006 08:17

Still going strong here. I am actually starting to like what I see in the mirror. Thankyou Whizz for starting this thread.

franch · 02/08/2006 21:54

That's so good to hear FS. Did mine today ...

franch · 03/08/2006 09:15

And today ...