If I'm just starting to do crunches for the first time in my life (practically true), how many reps should I do, and how many in each rep? Basically, how many do I do and how long before I bump it up? Can anyone give me a two month schedule? Also, other exercises I could do that don't require expensive equipment and the reps I need to do for them? Thanx so much.
2006-06-21 10:20:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
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2006-06-23 01:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by arajaajmali 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What I have done in the past is 3 reps of 15 sit-ups and you can do this twice or 3 times a day..for about a week and then each week bump it up to maybe 30 situps or less (20) and add on an additional rep as well.
2006-06-21 10:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with 2 sets of 15. After a couple weeks or when you're comfortable with that, add a 3rd set. 2 or 3 weeks later, bump it to 20 (25 if you are progressing quickly). Other great exercises without equipment are push-ups and manual squats. Manual squats are done by crossing your arms across your chest while standing and bending all the way to a crouched position and back up. Go down on a 3 count and up on a 6 count. Do 2 sets of 10 to start. Incredible workout for legs and butt.
2006-06-21 10:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by Andrew T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually reps of 20-25 in sets of 4 --these for your upper abs.
you can also do 6-inches, thats lying flat on your back , with your legs strait and lifting your legs of the floor about 6 inches and count to 50, then increase your count-- these are for your lower
abs.
Maybe this website can help further. ...
http://www.fitstep.com/Library/Questions/Questions/Exercisetech/how-to-do-crunches-properly.htm
it even has a free e-mail course.... hope it helps.
2006-06-21 10:28:27 · answer #4 · answered by wonderwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with 4 sets of 15 and go from there.
remember though that a flat stomach has a lot more to do with cardio than situps.
Also, its better to do a whole bunch one day, then take a rest than to do them every day
2006-06-21 10:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by DAVID K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must do exactly 36.8 reps per day, scientifically proven to reduce belly fat
2006-06-21 10:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by littlebylittle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋