FITNESS QUICKIE: As you huff and puff during an ab session; have you ever wondered, “How many calories does 100 sit ups burn?” It’s a normal question; because if we are going to put max effort into our exercise routines, we want it to really count right? Of course!
Well if you are looking for a major burn pay off when it comes to sit ups we are forced to burst your bubble. Don’t expect one. While ab work can help you tone your midsection, it does not translate into serious amounts of calories like cardio does. Therefore, what’s the number?
How Many Calories Does 100 Sit Ups Burn? Getting Real with Fitness
50? 35? 25? Nah, actually go lower than that. While there is some debate when it comes to how many calories you can actually burn off by pumping out 100 sit ups; in the grand scheme of things every number a pro trainer has given us seems to fall just about in the same arena.
We asked a few fitness professionals for some figures and some right off the bat said to expect to burn around 15 calories total from performing 100 sit ups. How did they come to this number? Well, they revealed that it’s not just the action you are taking, but also how you are working at it. Since it most likely will take you anywhere from 3 minutes to 6 minutes (depending on your fitness level); to complete all 100 reps then you can expect the total burn to be somewhere a smidge over 15 calories.
Nevertheless, still few other L.A. trainers weighed in on this great debate. They reminded us that the burn factor will depend on varying things such as body weight as well as intensity level. However, they believe around every 50 sit ups you can net about 10 calories. This mean if you go ahead and perform 100 sit ups you can expect to burn a total of 20 calories. Cool.
What Should You Do With All This Information?
So then, what have we learned to today? For thing, if you are looking for a big calorie burn from performing sit ups… don’t. Stick to cardio.
Also, if you do 100 sit ups expect to burn between 15- 20 calories or up to about 30 max depending on the intensity of the exercise as well as your body weight. Moreover, if calorie burn is a big thing to you, it is best not just to focus on ab work. If you really want to peel the weight off and tone your core you must do a combination of cardio as well as weight training, plus watch your diet.
Don’t know what to eat in order to lose belly fat? No problem, below is a quick list of some good foods to consider.
- Bananas
- Berries
- Avocados
- Yogurt
- Green Tea
- Citrus (i.e. oranges, red peppers)
- Chocolate Skim Milk
- Fish
- Beans
- Lean Meat
- Chickpeas
- Peanut Butter
- Pumpkin
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Peas
- Eggs
- Sweet Potatoes
- Plums
- Oatmeal
In the above list, you probably noticed citrus being in there near the very top, for a good reason. Seriously, do not sleep on citrus! Research from a study at Arizona State University suggests that citrus can help you demolish up to 30 percent more fat during exercise! This article is all about how much bang you can get for your exercise buck. Therefore, be sure to include citrus in your fitness plan, you will not be disappointed.
What you eat is very important when it comes to your midsection. You could work out like a madman or woman and completely negate all of your hard work by consuming insane amounts of calories. Therefore, be mindful of your eating and stay consistent with your workouts and in time you will see your body transform into your dream!
Also, don’t forget these 5 holy grail lose your belly fat tips:
- Cut back on carbs
- Avoid sugary foods
- Reduce stress
- Don’t drink too much alcohol
- Eat plenty of soluble vibe
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