Can girls really lose weight by doing sit-ups?

A slim waist, long legs and an S-curve are the figures that many women dream of. However, with the improvement of living standards, people's diet quality is getting better and better, and many women have developed pot waists and elephant legs. Losing weight has become a topic of conversation for many female friends. Many women have signed up for gym memberships, and many women have lost weight through diet control. What we often think of is losing weight by doing exercises such as sit-ups, push-ups, and running. So can sit-ups really help you lose weight? Let’s take a brief look at:

1. Sit-ups, do them slowly to lose weight

Why can't many people get rid of belly fat by doing sit-ups? The reason is that the energy supply of the human body is a very integrated system. Muscles in any part of the body cannot "get energy from local materials" or from the nearest fat accumulation. Instead, they must rely on blood to transport glycogen stored in the blood, liver, and even body fat. The premise of using fat energy is to exercise for at least 20 minutes and keep the heart rate above 55% of the maximum heart rate (the maximum heart rate is 220 minus age). At this time, the glycogen in the blood and liver is consumed, and fat can be used.

2. Practice sit-ups, the speed varies from person to person

If beginners or elderly practitioners want to lose belly fat, they should control the rhythm and avoid doing too many sit-ups at the beginning, which will cause muscle soreness. Initially, you can try to do it 5 times a minute, and then slowly increase it until you reach about 30 times a minute.

3. Correct sit-up posture is very important

Lie on your back in bed, bend your legs normally, place your hands in half-clenched fists on both sides of your ears, and stretch your arms as much as possible. When doing the exercise, use your waist to exert force and straighten your upper body. Be careful not to let your waist leave the ground, then slowly lower your body back to the original position and repeat the above movements. As your abdominal muscles pull your body upward, you should exhale, ensuring that all the muscles deeper in the abdomen are working at the same time. During the exercise, your legs must not be straightened, otherwise it will not only be a waste of time, but may even be harmful.

Through the above points, we have the answer to the question of whether doing sit-ups can really help you lose weight. Doing sit-ups can help you lose weight, but we must pay attention to the correct methods and not fall into the misunderstanding of weight loss, otherwise it will not only be a waste of time but may also be counterproductive. In addition, we must also pay attention to the fact that losing weight is a persistent process!