Fitness Crunches

Fitness Crunches

Abs maintain proper posture, support heavy lifting of objects and makes it east to twist and rotate. These are actions taken all day long, so it’s important for the abs to be able to sustain long periods of work.

Crunches help build this important endurance in the muscles of the abdomen. Muscular endurance is the ability of these fibers to work against resistance for an extended period of time. Even just one day per week of crunches improved abdominal endurance in people who had no previous training in abdominal exercises.

Proper Crunch Form

In order to prevent a back issue, it’s important to do crunches safely. At first, its best to perform each repetition slowly and with intention to get the best results. Concentrate on the abs anatomical function as a connector of the ribs and pelvis, so you draw these areas together as you crunch.

Here is how to do proper crunches:

• Plant feet solidly on the floor a comfortable distance from the body.

• Draw the belly button in toward your spine. Visualize them compressing together to help the lower back press into the floor. Simultaneously lift your head, neck and shoulders off the mat. No need to lift higher.
• Pause momentarily and then inhale as you lower the upper body back down to the mat. Keep the feet, low back and tailbone in contact with the mat as you roll up and down.

• Abdominal crunches are an excellent means to burning calories in the body.

Abdominal crunches are designed to tone the core muscles of the body. The exercise aids in strengthening the core muscles, improving the posture, and increasing the mobility and flexibility of the muscles. When these exercises are performed, the abdominus and the oblique muscles are tightened. While not effective in burning fat from the body, these exercises will build muscle mass and enhance the body’s ability to effectively burn fat. Furthermore, the density of the muscles will be enhanced.

Abdominaal crunches super healthy fitness!