If I did a lot of cardio and shed the layer of fat around my gut would I be able to get a sixpack without doing crunches/situps and ab workouts in general?
2007-06-29 18:29:41 · 10 answers · asked by johnstevens 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
No.
You need some form of workout to achieve muscle tone "six pack" If you continue to shed away layers you will be left with just a flat tummy!
2007-06-29 18:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if you have a layer of fat around your gut then you won't be able to see the results of the ab workout no matter how many crunches you do. What makes the most sense is to do the cardio and lose the fat. But it doesn't hurt to do some type of strength/tone exercise too.
You don't have to do a gazillion crunches or buy some overpriced gadget. You can get good results from a 5 min ab workout done correctly.
2007-06-29 18:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by Little Judy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you had strong abs before your weight gain/loss, you probably will need to do some kind of core strengthening. Crunches and sit ups are not the only ex for abs. Anything that requires contracting the core muscle groups will work them. All muscles require a work out in order to get bigger just like your biceps.
2007-06-29 18:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by toodle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd get a six pack faster at the corner store if you don't do some sit-ups and crunches that help with symmetry of the abdominal muscle group.
2007-06-29 18:39:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put six sodas on your belly then yes.. lol
Seriously though.. try boxing it targets everything
With boxing you can target your abs and still do cardio at the same time. While either losing more fat or maintaining the weight you're at.
2007-06-29 19:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Claire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hands down yes. The idea that crunches give you a six pack is completely dated and not true.
2007-06-29 18:31:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
most definetly with the right diet.
exercise only provides the necessary stimulus to the muscles and CNS. the diet ultimately determines the level of body fat. a great diet and plenty of high intensity cardio is all that's needed.
2007-06-29 23:38:22 · answer #7 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
you have to tone the muscles in your ab to get a 6 pack. and you have to do it everyday
2007-06-29 18:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by Miranda's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if u find out let me know plse cuz i'am doing a hundred every nite and i don't see **** happening yet it's been 2 mths
2007-06-29 18:32:19 · answer #9 · answered by lovein life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yoga would really tone you up, it's low impact and will also help with flexibility
2007-06-29 18:34:56 · answer #10 · answered by Sharon M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋