What is the difference between crunches and sit-ups? Also...About how many crunches or sit-ups should you do daily to lose some extra belly fat and start to shape a 6-pack..? Are crunches or sit-ups better for you? How long will it take to lose a few pounds/and or start to shape a 6-pack? Thanks!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? AskMeL123 answered Tuesday August 17 2004, 4:09 pm: Hey! Ok so you actually just made me think about this one! HaHa! I believe there is a slight difference in sit-ups and crunches. In sit ups your whole torso comes up to your knees and in crunches you simply raise your head and torso so that you can basically "contract" your stomach up and down. I do about 200 sit-ups a day. Usually some in the morning and then about 100-150 at night before I go to bed. You have to do it consecutively for a few months before you start to notice a change. Eating healthy goods and cutting out excessive junk food also helps a lot in the process of getting a 6-pack. Good Luck. *Melissa* [ AskMeL123's advice column | Ask AskMeL123 A Question ]
Roxybabii922 answered Monday August 16 2004, 7:29 pm: Crunches you dont go all the way up, but with sit ups you do, you should do about 30-50 a night, for 6 packs crunches are better, but they both give you the same effect, well you're gonna have to do more than just crunches/sit ups to use a few pounds, but if you eat right and do other exercises it shouldnt take too long, it all depends on your body and how active you are [ Roxybabii922's advice column | Ask Roxybabii922 A Question ]
0rangeTape answered Monday August 16 2004, 7:29 pm: well im not sure about any of the other stuff but situps you sit up like you cross your arms over your chest and sit up and try to touch your knees with your elbows and crunches you can put your hands on the back of your head and lift your head and the top of your back but dont sit up [ 0rangeTape's advice column | Ask 0rangeTape A Question ]
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