Is it ok to do situps on a soft surface?

[Anonymous]

Is doing situps/crunches on a bed as effective as doing them on a hard surface?

[JD-Morris]

don't think your goning to get much on the way of results

you should try a rowing machine

your using almost every muscle - you burn fat - mainly on your mid section - hips - legs - back and shoulders

But won't get big muscles - it makes you lean - especially if you push yourself to 1000 minimum reps in a week

the first few times are torture - especially on the hamstring (muscles between the back of your knee and butt) and the calf muscles

you get quick long term results that will last - even more so if you get a machine at home - you can buy one for under 300 dollars ( sounds a lot )

I paid 350 euro for mine (450 dollars) best investment I ever made

[telly]

No.

If you do situps on a soft surface, don't expect it to be as effective, because soft surfaces are flexible and when they spring back, they reduce the amount of effort you would need to spend for the exercise on the hard floor.

[spearjack]

It's better due to you're not putting pressure on you spine/tailbone.