when do you start?

Monica0604
Monica0604 Posts: 11
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm doing C25k on w3d2.....I'm 5'0 currently 144.6 lbs and I'm trying to see when should I start focusing on doing a full 30 min abdominal circuit, because i'm only doing 10 minutes of the daily abs app 2x daily. How do you know if you've lost fat in your abdominal region, and when should you begin abdominal exercises?

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  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    Abs are like any other muscle group and should not be worked out daily. A few pointers:

    - you cannot sport reduce
    -
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I'm not sure what you are asking here.
  • Monica0604
    Monica0604 Posts: 11
    Yea I know u can't spot reduce...i just want to when should one begin to begin working their abs after a significant amount of weight loss or throughout the journey
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Yea I know u can't spot reduce...i just want to when should one begin to begin working their abs after a significant amount of weight loss or throughout the journey

    Ok. Got it. You should not "wait" until you have gotten to your goal weight to strength train. I personally suggest lifting weights, find a program that will work your whole body and start now. Ab specific exercises technically are not necessary. They will not reduce fat on your belly.
  • Monica0604
    Monica0604 Posts: 11
    Oh ok does it have to be barbell or could I start with a ketllebell and a couple dumbbells?
  • alanlmarshall
    alanlmarshall Posts: 587 Member
    Yesterday :smile:

    Abdominal exercises have limited utility for strength training and for weight loss. Make sure your program is balanced and appropriate for your goals. If your goal is a flat stomach, ab work won't help much.
  • 1brokegal44
    1brokegal44 Posts: 562 Member
    No waiting. It all contributes to your goal and the end result. Just do it.
  • Monica0604
    Monica0604 Posts: 11
    So what do you recommend?
  • alanlmarshall
    alanlmarshall Posts: 587 Member
    Oh ok does it have to be barbell or could I start with a ketllebell and a couple dumbbells?

    Barbells are best, but dumbells will still work better than nothing, or waiting, especially for a beginner.
  • Monica0604
    Monica0604 Posts: 11
    Oh ok does it have to be barbell or could I start with a ketllebell and a couple dumbbells?

    Barbells are best, but dumbells will still work better than nothing, or waiting, especially for a beginner.

    Ye I'll just wait cuz I think my hubby wants to join in too may as well buy the whole set
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Oh ok does it have to be barbell or could I start with a ketllebell and a couple dumbbells?

    Sure. Just be sure it is challenging to you. If they are light, but challenging then that is what is considered heavy for you. The reason that the barbell is better (at least in my opinion) is you can continue to progress because you can continue to add weights. If you had to buy new dumbbells and kettlebells every time your current weights became too light, you would be poor!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Ye I'll just wait cuz I think my hubby wants to join in too may as well buy the whole set

    Don't wait. Just start with whatever you have. You can also do strength training with body weight exercises. Google Nerd Fitness or You Are Your Own Gym.

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