How many calories are burned doing 100 sit-ups?
The number of calories a person can burn is subjective and can vary from person to person, says Dr N Shashi Shekar, physiotherapist at CARE Hospital, Hyderabad, India. This is because each of us has a different body weight and metabolism.
In addition, factors such as gender, exercise intensity, and weight also affect the amount of calories burned after doing sit-ups.
According to Dr. N Shashi Shekar, on average, for women, doing 100 sit-ups burns 50 - 70 calories; for men, doing 100 sit-ups will help burn 70 - 100 calories.
In addition to the factors Dr. Shekar mentioned, other additional factors such as overall fitness and diet can also affect the amount of calories burned.
“In fact, there are cases where doing 100 sit-ups only burns about 20 - 30 calories,” notes Dr. N Shashi Shekar.
Are sit-ups effective for weight loss?
Dr. N Shashi Shekar assesses that the amount of calories burned while doing sit-ups is relatively low compared to exercises like jogging, crossfit or cycling.
However, that doesn't mean you should skip crunches in your fitness regimen. They're still a valuable exercise for overall fitness.
Dr. Shekar explains that crunches are really important for improving a person's overall fitness, but we shouldn't rely on just one type of exercise to burn calories.
Combining many exercises together to train health and burn calories effectively is very important to control body shape and weight.
What other exercises help burn calories effectively?
For those looking to burn calories and lose weight more effectively, Dr. Shekar suggests the following exercises:
1. High intensity exercises like running, cycling and swimming are great for burning calories.
2. Exercises like burpees and kettlebell swings help build muscle and burn calories.
3. Squats and deadlifts help increase overall body strength, increase endurance and promote calorie burning.
Combining these exercises with crunches and adopting a balanced, nutritious diet and getting adequate rest will significantly improve your fitness and aid in weight loss.
