All you a- holes posting that my info is bs- go and study up next time. Except the guy who is a personal trainer. You all missed my point. The guy wants to firm up his midsection and the best exercise for this is sit-ups. Sit ups will not GET RID OF THE FAT ABOVE THE MUSCLE. before you allo blast me for not knowing anything.
I was a professional cyclist for 10 years. Ranked as high as 4th according to NORBA for observed trials. This is pro class.
Won more races than most people have entered, mind you I say most people.
Pennsylvania State dual slalom champion 2001. I could keep going.
One of my best friends owns a bike shop. We regularly sponsor VO2 max sessions,
I am friends with 3 different owners of helth clubs, not employees, but the owners. @ Golds Gym's and Fitness concepts. Look em up if you doubt.
One of my team mates at the bike shop is a professional chiropractor and has placed in the top 5 at the Hawaiian Iron man.
My family owned a dance studio, before you tease I did not work there, for over 20 years.
My sister has a degree in dance and was a professional dancer, not stripper so no comments.
My mother was a professional dance instructor. She is currently one of the premier teachers for The Alexander Technique of movement therapy. She also has a minor degree in nutrition
My father played football on a full scholarship to William and Mary and was invited to try out for the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions. He decided to start a family instead as pro football was not a lustrious back in the 50's and 60' dollar wise.
My brother went to UNC on a full soccer scholarship back in the late 80's.
I think I am qualified to speak on the matter. The guy wants to get tone and cut. Just doing sit-ups and strength training will not get him tone and cut. It has to be a balance. Strength training builds muscle. Now we can talk about building short fibers and bulk with heavy weights and few reps or long lean fibers with light weights and many reps. Building muscle without working in fat zones will just make you look bigger and bulky. YOU HAVE TO WORKOUT IN THE RIGHT HEART RATE ZONE TO BURN FAT. I'm not saying this zone exclusively, but it has to be incorporated into your weekly routine.
