250,000 sit-ups can help you lose 0.5 kg

Recently, white-collar workers who are busy fighting their "swimming rings" were once again shocked by a Weibo post. A picture and text Weibo post said, "250,000 sit-ups = 0.5 kg of fat," and was accompanied by a picture to illustrate the correct way to do sit-ups. Is the efficiency of doing sit-ups for losing weight really as low as claimed on Weibo? Xia Yang, director of the rehabilitation department of Zhongda Hospital affiliated to Southeast University in mainland China, said that this statement needs further verification, but "sit-ups + controlling diet" is the only choice to lose "swimming ringlets".

There is a rumor on the Internet that 250,000 sit-ups = 0.5 kg of fat, which is inefficient for weight loss.

Sit-ups to reduce belly fat are hotly debated again

The content of this Weibo post was carefully read by many netizens: "I'll tell you the truth about sit-ups in 30 seconds. Although it exercises the lower back muscles, it can't help us lose belly fat. If you really want to get rid of belly fat, 250,000 sit-ups = 0.5 kg of fat." At the same time, the picture attached on Weibo also explains the correct way to do sit-ups: "Shoulder blades should be 45 degrees off the ground, hands on chest, knees bent." The traditional version of "hands behind head" can easily injure the cervical spine.

The information of "250,000 sit-ups" obviously made many people who want to lose weight secretly sad. Netizens said, "250,000 times!!! Fortunately, I have never liked sit-ups!" Another netizen commented, "Finally, I have found another reason for not liking to train muscles." Even many netizens who work in health science popularization forwarded this Weibo, saying, "Those who want to get rid of their fat by doing sit-ups, forget it, you can't lose 1 pound of fat even if you do it to death."

Sit-ups should be done in both quality and quantity

Is the efficiency of sit-ups for weight loss really as low as claimed on Weibo? Xia Yang, director of the Rehabilitation Department of Zhongda Hospital affiliated to Southeast University, said that this statement needs further verification, but many people do have misunderstandings when doing sit-ups. It’s not about doing sit-ups the more the better or the faster the better. Nowadays, many people usually do sit-ups quickly and vigorously, thinking that this shows that their abdominal muscles are strengthened. In fact, doing so can easily strain the abdominal muscles.

The correct way to do it is to cross your arms in front of your chest, and control the force of your abdomen when sitting up. Experts also popularized science online, "It is recommended that when doing sit-ups, you should hold your hands across your chest, or cross them at your chin with a fist's width. Try not to put them behind your head, because when your body is weak, you will unconsciously use your hands to exert force, which will compress your cervical spine. In addition, bend your knees and lift your shoulder blades about 45 degrees off the ground. You don't need to sit up 90 degrees with your entire upper body."

Xia Yang reminded that before doing sit-ups, you must remember to do warm-up exercises, mainly stretching exercises and leg stretching, to prevent strain. It is enough to limit the number of sit-ups you do to about thirty each time. Exercising for too long will cause local muscle soreness, which is not worth the cost. In severe cases, rhabdomyolysis may occur.

Sit-ups + diet control to lose weight

Experts say that sit-ups are indeed the most effective way to help women get rid of their belly fat. Sit-ups mainly exercise the core strength area. In addition to exercising the rectus muscles, they can also exercise the external oblique muscles and erector spinae muscles in the lower back, which can effectively reduce waist circumference and reduce body mass. Sit-ups are more effective in burning fat and reducing belly fat than any other aerobic exercise. Reduce belly fat by doing sit-ups, do a prescribed number of them before going to bed every day, and stick to it for a long time.

Experts point out that only by doing sit-ups and controlling your diet can you lose your fat. In addition to practicing sit-ups, people who want to lose weight should also control their calorie intake, eat less greasy food, drink more water, promote metabolism, and help burn fat. You should also train yourself to keep your abdomen in when walking and tighten your belly, which can also help to reduce your belly fat.

Source: 39 Health Network www.39.net

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