So, I'm struggling through my exercises this morning (more mentally than physically struggling-just plain didn't want to do it) and a segment on Good Morning America says that the crunches I'm doing just plain won't flatten my tummy. Really? Why am I doing this then? In fact, says Dr. Tim Johnson, no exercise that targets one particular area will make the fat in that area go away. So, why do I bother doing the crunches, leg lifts, etc!? This creates a whole new excuse for me!
Who thinks it's true that this is not necessary? I really do believe that it helps you to trim down-when coupled with aerobic exercise (which I'm also doing-mostly kickboxing). Someone tell me I haven't wasted hours of my mornings (that could've been spent SLEEPing)...
2 comments:
You are not wasting your time. To flatten out your tummy, make sure you are pulling your navel to your spine rather than pushing out on your ab muscles. I highly recommend getting a pilates video. I was told I was wasting my time as well. I love proving people wrong!
Have you tried Jillian Matthews (the Biggest Loser lady)workouts? I get them "On Demand" from my cable...it's 20 minutes long, she incorporates the aerobic and strength training, so you're burning calories and toning/building muscle...it totally kicks my butt, in a good way :)
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