Can you do a safe sit up, asked my doctor recently.

[LadyEmeraude]

I don't do situps but do Glute Bridges on the floor while lifting weights. This helps to strengthen and develop my core. With a strong core, I think you can do just about anything. Thanks for this thread. Now I feel more motivated to do situps.

I agree @ Chic, with a strong core one can often times do so much more, that is for sure

 

[RedAlert76]

I could not do sit up as a kid much less now. My back alone would keep me from doing. BUT I still can touch me toes!

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I don't do situps but do Glute Bridges on the floor while lifting weights. This helps to strengthen and develop my core. With a strong core, I think you can do just about anything. Thanks for this thread. Now I feel more motivated to do situps.

I agree. A strong core helps prevent back injury. I’m another who likes doing sit ups on my balance ball.

 

[LadyEmeraude]

Going to the gym this afternoon. I should try the balance ball like Peppermint P mentioned.
I need a full day of exercise, walking, ellipticals, sit ups of just 10, stretches, and bunches of
other little things as tolerated. I've been lazy with the gym for far too long again. Plus, I don't
like the drive over and back, but I am going to go anyway. Although I do pop in now and
then, its simply not regular enough. I still walk when weather allows but that is only once
a week (maybe).

Of course I can always exercise indoors, and I have, but what motivates me more is the gym.

My core is weak and very much so. Had that fall a year plus ago, and for a while I kept up with
steady exercising, PT and all that. THEN I got unfocused, mostly due to some work shifts. AND
with my body doing that, does not serve me well at all.

I'll stop talking and typing and get to the gym ..

 

[RadishRose]

Hah!