I have some foot pain as well and cant walk fast or run. I think crunches are no no for me cos of my back pain...........any suggestions to reduce flab from my stomach.
2006-09-14 11:38:45 · 12 answers · asked by laddi 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
none but u can do slow crunches 10-20 reps at a time and get the same result..u dont have to do hundreds a day and u dont have to do them fast to get results
2006-09-14 11:41:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do like a press up position only put your elbows and forearms together and on the floor and hold using your abdominal strength for as long as possible. So long as you concentrate on keeping your abs tight this should support your back. You need to keep your whole body in a straight line from shoulders to legs. Also advisable to see a doctor/physiotherapist.
By the way none of these exercises will reduce flab, they will just tone under the fat. The only way to reduce flab is by calorie controlled diet and cardiovascular exercise.
2006-09-14 11:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Callenetics,
Designed by a American woman called Callean Pickney. These are toning exercises that she invented after she damaged her back and knees. They really do work, an hour a day 3 times a week see results in a month. Can find the videos cheap on eBay. You should note that these are not cardiovascular exercises so you will need to swim a couple times a week to round out your exercise programme. Swimming doesn't put stress on your back.
Hope this helps
2006-09-15 04:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya bud,
Best to stop worrying about your gut and start thinking about what is causing the back and probably more worryingly foot pain. You may have prolapsed a vertibrae which would explain the pain in your foot because of the impingement on the nerve. pilates is a great excercise for core muscle but doesnt burn off fat to the extent that cardio excercise does. I think it wold be a really good idea to bypass the chiropractor as you have to be lucky to get a really good one and the bad ones will just put you on a course of "paying for their mortgage".
I talk from experience as I have just had an op on my back following a car accident. I live in Scotland but went to Munich in Germany for an endoscopic nucloectomy. Removing the parts of the prolapsed disc which were impinging on the nerve causing me pain in my back leg and foot.
Best thing I ever did was get an MRi scan which showed up exactly what was going on. Did it privately and was expensive (about £420.00) but well worth the peace of mind.
One thing is for sure and that is if you have got a problem carrying out the wrong sort of excersise may get rid of the gut but may well store up problems for the future.
So... My advice... Get yourself on a healthy eating diet. Balance your intake with how many calories you take in each day with how many you expend. and think seriously about getting a scan...send it to the Alpha Klinik in Munich for free consultation. If everything is clear on the scan see a good registered physio and formulate an excercise plan which you can stick to.
Also look up back pain on the internet there are many forums with people with the same problems who will be able to help.
Best of luck friend.
.gav.
2006-09-14 12:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by therealbuzzzlightyear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find some exercises that will strengthen your trunk, midsection and back muscles. If you'll exercise that core area, you'll lose the stomach flab too. Slow crunches using your abdominals squeezed to the floor and not your back muscles.
2006-09-14 11:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try Pilate's.
I have lower back pain and went to Hydrotherapy where they taught you exercises in the pool using the principles of Pilate's. Small gentle exercise in a controlled way.
The main exercise was training your Transverse Abdominal muscles through a "neutral" spine. The aim is to develop your TA which helps like a corset to support the spine.
Also some gentle exercise on an exercise ball using your TA muscle at the same time(i.e Neutral Spine, Breath in - then out contract your TA count to do the ball exercise then release your TA)
2006-09-14 11:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by Ian 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pilates is excellent for stomach muscles and for those with back pain - try and see if you can find a Pilates Studio near you, rather than Pilates classes in gyms, but failing a Studio try a gym class and see how you go
2006-09-14 11:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by Ben H 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
eat less and no snacking, go for a gentle walk for minimum 30 minutes a day.
2006-09-17 21:55:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about seeing a doctor or a chiropractor?
2006-09-14 11:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sit-ups really are the best thing for your stomach. its not as bad for your back as most people think it is. just dont overdo it.
2006-09-14 11:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by jessica :] 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋