Working out can be an intimidating event when it’s new or not part of your regular routine. Crunches especially can cause distractions or unneeded pressure if you have the expectation of immediately getting that toned middle that can be viewed as regularly sought after. But don’t let that stop you from focusing on your goals and working towards a tighter tummy. It’s not impossible and crunches, when done right and with a tempered enthusiasm can be safe and fun.
As with any workout goal, it’s best to remember that you will get results as long as you remain dedicated to the process and appreciate that you must go at your own pace without comparing your progress to someone else’s progress in an unhealthy manner. Just take your time and keep your eyes on the prize.
Here are four of my chosen tricks to help get the most out of your efforts when doing crunches and sit-ups.
Get A Yoga Mat so you’re comfortable. Even if you don’t always do crunches on the floor, it’s a nice option to have to sustain your comfort level for floor exercises in general. Plus it’s nice to have a mat to lie out on if you need to take a momentary breather between sets.
Hold A Weight for an added challenge. If you are completely new to crunching or working out in general, save the weight for later when you’re more tuned in to your body’s response to working out. Then start by holding a 2 pound weight and work into adding more.
Use Resistance Loops around your ankles to help stabilize yourself while you’re crunching. Resistance loops work great for many different workout moves, but this particular use has been a major help for my own workout practices. I get more results out of my crunch time faster than I did without them.
Find A Crunch that works for you. Not all crunches are created equally and each type of crunch will have a specific benefit to at least one of the four core muscle groups. There are lots of options as far as crunches go. This video from Jillian Michaels shows 4 types of ab moves to help you get started. It’s an older upload but the information is spot on.
Be practical and don’t overwork yourself. Listen to your body. Stopping in the middle of a workout to catch your breath, drink water or if you just want to pick it back up at a later time doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
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