There is no doubt that sports are always a good choice to get rid of a few kilos. However, some exercises are not quite as suitable when it comes to losing weight. The reason: they are either bad for your joints, a waste of time, or simply ineffective. If in doubt, avoid these six exercises!
1. crunches
Crunches are a great alternative to sit-ups, as they are much gentler and less dangerous to perform. Nevertheless, the six-pack exercise is said not to be the best choice for losing kilos. Why is that? Fitness trainer Stephan Box, speaking to "Prevention.com," explains, "Six-pack exercises are pointless until body fat levels are low enough for abs to pop out, too." Core training is important, but full-body exercises that stabilize your core are better. Click here to watch the "Core Workout" video.
2. sit-ups
Sit-ups, like crunches, work your abdominal muscles. However, this remains hidden until you reduce your overall weight and body fat in general. And you can't do that by keeping your main focus on your abs. In general, be careful with sit-ups, because in the long run this exercise can strain the spine and damage the intervertebral discs. Especially if you're carrying around a few extra kilos.
3. lifting weights
"If someone really wants to lose weight, they should first target the exercises that target the largest muscle groups," explains the fitness trainer. This means that an exercise that only trains biceps or triceps with the help of weights is a waste of time in the gym. Instead, how about a general upper arm workout for firm arms?
4. planks
Planks are considered a great exercise to strengthen the core. However, if you don't have the strength to hold yourself up on your arms, you will automatically drop your pelvis. Especially for those people who have a lot of weight around the middle of the body, there is a risk of tilting too much into a hollow back. And this in turn is harmful to the body and posture.
5. HIIT
High-intensity interval training - HIIT for short - is becoming increasingly popular in this country. It relies on short, strenuous exercise sequences that burn fat quickly. Before you expose yourself to this strenuous alternation of torture and active breaks, you should first focus on cardio training. This will provide you with the necessary power for interval training.
6. jumping rope
Yes, jumping rope is supposed to be the most effective sport to lose body fat. However, if you have a little more on your ribs, it's better to take it easy - and avoid jumping in general: for the sake of your joints. Better are fitness exercises like step-ups or marching.
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