lose weight and get abs?

Question

how often should i run on treadmill,how many times a week and how long? how often to do Crunches an how many to lose weight and get abs?

Answer 1

Use your treadmill 4-5 times a week for a minimum of 20 minutes. Do your crunches every-other day. Here are some great websites to help you get started with weight loss. Good luck =) And if you decide to get an online journal of your progress, stop by my weight loss journal and let me know how you’re doin!! http://berkeleygirlforever.bravejournal.com/ =)

(Best ways to lose weight) http://www.drugstore.com/qxa1245_332828_sespider-what_are_the_best_ways_to_lose_weight.htm
(Easy ways to lose weight) http://weightloss.about.com/cs/tips/a/aa041603a.htm
(Healthy ways to lose weight) http://www.framingham.edu/faculty/34479/nhainley/nutritiontips.htm

(BMI calculator) http://www.weightwatchers.com/health/asm/calc_bmi.aspx
(Boost metabolism) http://www.korr.com/solutions/metabolic_boost7.htm
(Calorie count.com) http://www.calorie-count.com/
(Exercise How-To’s) http://www.weightwatchers.com/health/wko/women_workouts.aspx?newcategory=introduction

Answer 2

Sit-ups or and "Abs" (which include working your back muscles too) are most effective when combined with a cardio activity that relies on core strength. For instance, cycling, running/even brisk walking or equestrian. This combination will help you lose weight overall while toning your midsection. Abs on their own are hardly effective, as there are many muscles in the midsection which require toning to start to "form abs." Another option would be an active yoga (one where you are continually moving- astanga (sp??)), Pilates or dance. The simplest solution would probably be to go for a run/brisk walk (30min to hour) then do a set of abs. You don't want to do just "sit-ups" though. Look up various ab workouts which include working back muscles, obliques and upper and lower abs. This set (or 2) should take about 15min. Your muscles will be warm and they will be working!

Answer 3

Contrary to what the infomercials may tell you, abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym. If you want visible abs, you need low enough body fat to see them. Lose weight through a small caloric deficit in your diet (calories in < calories out). Crunches and leg raises are good for building the muscles, but by themselves, will not give you abs or make your stomach any flatter.

Answer 4

i go to a gym 4 days a week. i have 2 different program days, one for cardio and one for weights. on my cardio day i do 1 hour on an eliptical trainer and 50 sit ups, 50 crunches, 50 twists with a stick and 50 side to side stretches holding 12 pound dumbells. on my weight day i do 10 min warm up on the trainer my weights ( lots of varying) then i do 10-15 min cool down on the trainer. it comes off slowly but it works. i have not had a significant weight loss but i have lost lots of inches. you can always join a gym and ask a qualified trainer.

Answer 5

Muscle definition has more to do with diet than exercise. As a simple analogy, think of someone who's eaten very little over a long period of time, they look [almost] defined.
Briefly, cut back on the fats, primarily the saturated and trans.

Answer 6

try this work out it works great for me.
3 times a week skip a day inbetween. do crunches 5 sets each up, side side up hold for 5 sec then down. do those everyday twice a day once morning once evening.

Answer 7

Stop counting you re not going to be lose weight overnight Just concentrate on diet and exercise

Answer 8

Do 100 crunches everyday and gradually increase

Answer 9

just work out 5 days cardio and muscle toning also stay on a strict healthy diet to burn that layer of fat thats covering those abs

Answer 10

Add extra 10 or 15 mins to your cardio routine