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Fitness is a topic that\u2019s constantly being updated. Research keeps telling us more about the body and how it responds to exercise. And as with everything, trends and fads come and go that muddy the water of what\u2019s actually effective when working out.<\/p>\n
Some of these things stick around. They can even become a staple of a workout routine<\/a>. They hide in amongst all the other exercises we do that help us build strength<\/b><\/a> and endurance. In reality, they don\u2019t offer that much to our fitness progress, and we\u2019re better off doing something else.<\/p>\n So, because nobody wants to waste time with exercises that aren\u2019t worth it, here are the top five overrated exercises and the things we should be doing instead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is an exercise that\u2019s such a waste of time that we could write a whole article on it. In fact, we did<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n Sit ups and the obsession with working the abs is the biggest example of misplaced effort in fitness. This comes mainly from the desire to have a toned or shredded stomach<\/b><\/a>. It\u2019s the idea that a few lines on the tummy mean fitness has been achieved and it\u2019s time to go home.<\/p>\n The abs, or abdominals, are the muscles that run vertically down your stomach and are more about aesthetics than anything else. The core on the other hand includes a collection of muscles around your midsection and plays a huge role not just in the gym, but also in everyday life.<\/p>\n Your core stabilises your entire body. It keeps your posture upright, protects your lower back, grounds you during all your exercises, and generally plays a part in everything we do.<\/p>\n
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