2006-08-14 22:15:29 · 4 answers · asked by Cordy 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
yes they do
2006-08-14 22:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking at building abdominal strength, then, yeah, sit-ups can certainly do the job. There are other ab exercises you should do to strengthen all areas of the abs, but sit-ups certainly are a core component.
If you are looking to trim up, become fit, lose weight, or magically lose belly fat -- then no, they aren't going to work. They don't burn enough calories and certainly aren't aerobic enough to challenge your fitness level.
2006-08-15 07:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by mchenryeddie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they strengthen your abdominal muscles.
No they do not reduce the fat surrounding those muscles.
2006-08-15 05:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When combined with cardio they are effective.
2006-08-15 05:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋