Hi Guys,
I started doing crunches about a week ago and i am wondering how long it will take for me to start seeing results. I do about 100 every night.
2006-11-08 03:03:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It may take a few weeks before you see results. The good news however is that you will start to feel the results sooner. The 100 crunches will get easier and you won't be pushing the last ones as hard. Good luck!
2006-11-08 03:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Danielle M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing results could take months. If you are wanting a six-pack or a flat stomach, that will depend on your body fat more than your ab strength. Loosing weight is the fastest and most effective way to improve the look of your stomach. After that, strength training just makes your abs bigger, or easier to see your six-pack from a distance.
Feeling results will happen sooner. You will notice your stomach feel harder and that your balance is better. In tae kwon do, we did crunches not only for balance, but also so that our abs could act like a kind of armor.
2006-11-08 03:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by steven.henderson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what shape they were in to begin with. If you are doing crunches just to tone and tighten an already slim waist, you should start seeing and feeling results within another week. If you are doing crunches because you would like to slim your waist, you will need to add cardio to burn the tummy fat. Don't forget to work your lower abdominals too since normal crunches will only work the upper abs. You can add knee or leg lifts for a double crunch that will work the lower abs. Good Luck!
2006-11-08 03:16:59 · answer #3 · answered by audairymaid 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally if you really continue with your work out results will be seen within 4 to 6 weeks. You have to give your body time to adjust to the new muscle developing.
You will probably FEEL the results sooner than you will SEE them. Keep it up and don't expect to see anything right away so you won't feel disappointed and you'll really be pleased in about 3 more weeks!
2006-11-08 03:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by jeshzisd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on your eating habits, and how much other exercises you're doing. Also, it will depend on how much lean body mass vs. body fat you currently have. If you're body fat % is already low and you're in good shape, and more importantly feeding your body with the right foods, then you should start noticing a slight difference within a month or so, but remember, muscle takes longer to build. If you want a faster result, start resistance training your whole body along with cardio and eating 5-6 (smaller) healthy meals a day to boost your body's metabolism.
2006-11-08 03:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by Nykto 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crunches are good for you, but it's only part of what will make your stomach muscles visible / flat.
Aerobic activity (running especially) is what actually trims the fat.
Of course, the muscle still needs to be there and crunches are a good start.
Also, crunches only concentrate on the top two (of the four) sets of ab muscles. You will have to do a few different ab exercises to strengthen all 8 ab muscles.
2006-11-08 03:12:15 · answer #6 · answered by Jeff S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do them on a huge inflatable ball, results sooner!
2006-11-08 05:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by Splendid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋