• 3 years ago
You’re probably wondering--are crunches (i.e., 5 minutes of it every day) enough to make a visible difference on your body?

Based on many testimonials, it can.

This old-school move can change your body for the better.

However, 30 days is likely not enough, if you do 100 a day.

Nevertheless, there are still changes.

Want to know what these are? Continue watching this video until the end.


How to do a crunch
Since you’re so set on doing crunches, it’s only right that we first get into how you can properly do it in the first place.

First off, lie on the ground with your knees bent.

You can also opt to have them extended, for a more challenging lower abs workout.

As you keep your back pressed to the ground, lift your neck, head, and shoulder blades off of the floor before lowering back down.


Boosts your core strength
Doing crunches every day for 5 minutes can improve your core strength.

This core-building move lets you develop stronger core muscles.

And guess what this means? A better posture and balance on top of a stronger core.

Furthermore, this helps your body function more efficiently when you perform daily activities and participate in sports events or competitions.

Lastly, a strong core coupled with a good posture can help prevent injuries and back pain.


It strengthens your abs
One way to work on your six-pack is to incorporate crunches into your workout.

That’s because crunches target your abs and train them to work in a coordinated manner.

Other exercises such as side planks, push-ups, and glute bridges are also great at training your abs.
However, with a crunch, it’s much focused when it comes to abs.


You burn more calories
Now that we’ve established that crunches make you stronger, what about in the weight management department?

You’re in luck because crunches can also help you shed some excess weight.

That’s right, you can burn more calories in a matter of few minutes of crunches.

For example, a person weighing 160-pounds that performs 10-minute crunches a day can burn around 54 calories.

And a more vigorous crunches workout can burn 98 calories.

Try doing crunches for a full 30 minutes and you could burn an astounding 300 calories.


More good stuff
The good thing about crunches is that you can perform them anywhere.

It’s also one of those exercises that don’t need a pricey gym membership.

You can easily bust out a quick 5-minute workout before work, during lunch, or even on a break.

In fact, even when traveling, you can still keep on doing crunches.


Before you overwork yourself, keep in mind that your muscle needs time to recover.

Otherwise, it will lead to muscle fatigue and your abdomen won’t be able to heal properly.

In the end, you won’t be getting those benefits we’ve mentioned previously.

So, are you ready to spare 5 minutes of your time to do crunches?

What do you think about the effects of doing this exercise?

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