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Originally Posted by Tilt4
Will push-ups and sit-ups take my appearance towards that of a slimmer, healthier me over the summer? Also, if this will work, what would anyone suggest for the workout and how often for best results?
Much appreciated.
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Bodyweight excercises will improve your apperance toward the lean and mean appearance.
Appearance and fitness are certainly linked, but not entirely. I know guys who don't look like much but can swim like fish, run like leapords and bang out calisthenics all day - whereas there are guys who have great muscular development who die after a few minutes of swim, run or martial arts activity.
There are also some who fit both categories - look buff or ripped and can run folks into the ground.
In my humble opinion, body weight excercises are a great starting point for someone out of shape and good for those who are looking to balance out or cross train for improved fitness.
How you 'look' is also a function of diet too.
A good place to start for functional, bodyweight excercises that will get you shredded - crossfit.com, rosstraining.com or stewsmith.com
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