30 day ab challenge

morganlane · 2014-06-02T14:41:02+00:00

This challenge isn't giving anyone abs, and can end up doing more harm than good, especially for beginners. I suggest anyone considering this "challenge" check out this thread over at /r/Fitness.

That aside, my musings on fitness are that far too many people rely on misinformation in a vain attempt for unrealistic results, only to end up disappointed. My personal fitness goals are health and strength first, aesthetics second. I'm a beginner aerialist looking to up my strength and flexibility, so I lift heavy, eat healthy, and stretch as often as I can.

sugarcrush · 2014-06-02T11:51:24+00:00

Honestly I think the challenges like this are stupid and a way for people to feel good about themselves without actually doing anything. Sooo many people sign up to do them, but I rarely see anyone complete the 30 days. They either A. Never begin or B. Do like the first week and then quit. Plus, it focuses on such a limited range (abs only) when you really need a whole body program for health.

BUTTTT that said if it inspires someone to change their lifestyle who am I to say it's stupid? I sincerely hope I am wrong :)

eatplaycrush · 2014-06-02T15:40:54+00:00

This isn't promoting a good thing. This is promoting a bad thing. I would never recommend this to ANYONE, EVER. Having abs is purely the result of having low enough body fat. Everyone has abs. When you work out your abs you only make them larger so they are more defined when you have a low body fat. This will not magically give you abs and is terrible terrible advice.

My advice? Lift heavy, eat enough to support muscle growth or a recomp, work on mobility. Women can't gain serious muscle in a short amount of time, it takes years of consistent work.

swift-heart · 2014-06-02T18:19:10+00:00

i'm not a fitness expert but this seems like a really rapid increase for reps? i have been more diligent about doing my squats lately though and hopefully i can stick with it for the rest of the month, even if i don't do this particular workout.

Vaganusaurus · 2014-06-03T03:12:42+00:00

To anyone looking to build up their abs, I would recommend a ab wheel with either a decline or weights(I strap plates to my back with paracord). Certainly much better than this kind of exercise.

topsul · 2014-06-02T13:30:19+00:00

I started yesterday, SO was coaching me on proper technique. Then decided he'd do it too. By last night it hurt to laugh. I needed something to get back on track with a workout, this seems to help.

TempestTcup · 2014-06-02T14:55:26+00:00

I have a series of exercises that I do at home that target different areas, but they all target the core. I'll do kettlebell swings (25lbs) one day, squats another day, we have an ancient soloflex that I will use, etc. The kettlebell swings, with my new 25lber, is really working on my entire torso!

Bakerofpie · 2014-06-02T17:46:00+00:00

Hubs and I are both fairly busy, but I want to see if he'll start working out with me a couple of times a week. Our schedules line up now, so all of our time off is time off together. He's also wanted to work out a bit as well, and it's easier when you've got a buddy system going.

dmitche · 2014-06-02T08:39:22+00:00

Im going to incorporate this into my workout

[deleted] · 2014-06-02T08:53:53+00:00

I'm adding this to my work out too.

Title	30 day ab challenge
Author	rredfox
Upvotes	7
Comments	15
Date	June 2, 2014 4:37 AM UTC (12 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/RedPillWomen
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