Does twisting your waist burn calories?

A one-minute torso twist burns about four calories . If you add 5 lbs. of resistance to a trunk rotation, such as a medicine ball, cable machine or elastic bands, you can burn about 10 calories per minute. You can also boost the intensity and calorie burn by doing a trunk rotation on an exercise ball.

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Is Russian twist harmful?

The Russian twist is generally safe for most people and easy to perform . You may consult with a doctor or professional trainer if you have any lower back injuries or health conditions that may be affected while performing the exercise. Avoid the exercise if you have pain or discomfort while performing it.17 Mar 2021

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Do Russian twists make waist smaller?

In fact, doing Russian Twists without actually losing weight can increase your waist size because your oblique muscles may get larger on top of or under fat. You need to rethink the Russian Twist to make it a safer and more beneficial exercise. It shouldn’t be a rotational movement where you twist your lower back.

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