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Abs question

spinningmango
spinningmango Posts: 197 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is there any point in doing sit ups/crunches or any ab exercise if I have a layer of fat covering my abs?

I weigh 130lb and Im 5''6, if that helps:smile:

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  • amicklin
    amicklin Posts: 452
    Yes, there is a point :wink: You need to pair cardiovascular work with strength training work. Strength training, like what you are doing with your abs, will build muscle which creates that 'toned'' look but also by building muscle your body will burn more fat at rest. The cardio will help to work off that extra fluff on your stomach.

    Hope that helps! :)
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    Well what about when you lose that layer of fat? What will be there then? Flab or muscle? :)
  • spinningmango
    spinningmango Posts: 197 Member
    Thank you both :smile:

    I'll stick with it :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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