I dont know how to lable this......

samantha115

Anywhos. So Ive been going to the gym 3 or 4 times a week for the past 3 weeks, I think. I do the elliptical or tredmill for about 30 or 40 minutes, Strength training. Blah blah blah. My question is. I dont do crunches, (I dont know why. I just havent been doing them.) I know that progress takes time but when I start to will I see results quicker since I been excercising everything else? I guess so my core can keep up?

I dont think my questions is coming out right. Ill keep an eye on this question. I do notice a difference there but maybe I could play catch up. Sorry if I confuse anyone.

cassandra1220

I think I understand what you are trying to say...... If you are trying to notice a difference in your abs, you are going to have to put that burden on your diet. I know plenty of people at the gym that can do amazing amounts of exercise (including crunches) and they still have a "belly". My trainer explained to me that it is once you loose the layer of fatty tissue that lies over your abdominal muscles, that is when you will notice definition in your abs.
That being said, I think that exercising your core is one of the most important things that you can do to stave off injury. They are muscles that kind of "hold" everything together. I was always active when I was younger but when my lifestyle changed and quit building and maintaining muscle through sports and exercise, I noticed that I was more prone to back injury. Having been at the gym consistently for the last 3 months, (4 days a week- cardio, strength training, AND crunches) I have not had that pesky ywitch in my back. I HATE DOING AB WORK!!!!:sad: , but I have tried yoga and pilates DVD's just to make sure that my core gets strong. I hope this helps.:happy:

CasperO

I just looked at your exercise log and wow,,, you're gonna have guns! Those are heavy loads for a gal.

Your squats work the back and glutes, but other than that I see a lot of arm and leg exercises. I concur that you should do more for your core. Crunches, situps, twists... Maybe something inverted would be comfortable for you.

I struggle getting into the abdominal stuff. It's tough,,, Now I do 30 crunches, 30 flutter kicks and 30 hanging leg raises 3 mornings a week. I'm starting to feel differences. Getting easier, and will have to do more or add resistance soon.