{"id":36050,"date":"2022-07-24T13:07:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T13:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=36050"},"modified":"2022-07-24T13:07:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T13:07:35","slug":"does-the-tiktok-ab-workout-really-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-the-tiktok-ab-workout-really-work","title":{"rendered":"Does the TikTok Ab Workout Really Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ed3fdd7126c\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ed3fdd7126c\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ed3fdd7126c\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-the-tiktok-ab-workout-really-work\/#Does_the_TikTok_Ab_Workout_Really_Work\" title=\"Does the TikTok Ab Workout Really Work?\">Does the TikTok Ab Workout Really Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-the-tiktok-ab-workout-really-work\/#Can_lead_to_injury\" title=\"Can lead to injury\">Can lead to injury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-the-tiktok-ab-workout-really-work\/#Can_be_dangerous\" title=\"Can be dangerous\">Can be dangerous<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-the-tiktok-ab-workout-really-work\/#Is_a_fad_diet\" title=\"Is a fad diet\">Is a fad diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-the-tiktok-ab-workout-really-work\/#Is_a_viral_exercise\" title=\"Is a viral exercise\">Is a viral exercise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_TikTok_Ab_Workout_Really_Work\"><\/span>Does the TikTok Ab Workout Really Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/co1eVpU.jpg\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; height:auto; width:auto; max-width:38% max-height:296px;\" align=\"right\" alt=\"Does the TikTok ab workout really work\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been following the viral video&#8217;s fitness advice on your news feed, you may be wondering if the TikTok ab workout actually works. The truth is that this viral exercise can actually be dangerous and can even cause injury. In this article, we&#8217;ll look at the risks and benefits of the TikTok ab workout, as well as other viral exercise routines. Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_lead_to_injury\"><\/span>Can lead to injury<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on the search for a great new ab workout, you may have come across one on TikTok. A TikTok user known as @melofficial97 has posted a series of videos showing an ab workout. The videos date back to early April. While the exercise may be fun to watch, it&#8217;s also dangerous. Here&#8217;s how you can avoid injury during this TikTok ab workout.<\/p>\n<p>First, remember that you&#8217;re human, not a TikTok star! Regardless of how much you love the idea of being a fit and toned model, the reality is that you&#8217;re not going to achieve a six-pack overnight. It&#8217;s important to keep in mind that genetics play a big role in how your midsection looks. While some people are predisposed to having a flatter stomach than others, it&#8217;s actually quite normal for women to have some body fat on their midsection. Ultimately, adopting a workout routine for your health is about overall health, not weight. Fitness experts warn that the trend isn&#8217;t healthy for you and may even lead to injury.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_be_dangerous\"><\/span>Can be dangerous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The TikTok ab workout trend is wildly popular online. But these videos are more about entertainment than fitness. They don&#8217;t give the user enough time to build a truly effective workout. Moreover, they&#8217;re not tailored to individual needs, such as weight loss. So, they could be damaging your health. We&#8217;ve rounded up some tips to avoid the dangers of these videos. Here are some reasons why you shouldn&#8217;t try these workouts.<\/p>\n<p>While many people are attracted to these videos, they should know that this type of exercise is not effective for losing weight. Moreover, it&#8217;s extremely unsafe. Incorrect movement and posture place stress on the muscles, which leads to soreness. In addition, this kind of workout could result in lower back pain. And that&#8217;s just for starters. So, you should avoid the TikTok ab workout trend.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_fad_diet\"><\/span>Is a fad diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The TikTok ab workout has gained popularity on Instagram, where users have posted videos of their abdominal dance routines and captioned them with &#8220;great workout!&#8221; The trend is rooted in the fact that a dancer&#8217;s body isn&#8217;t exactly identical to the average person&#8217;s. According to a certified eating disorder specialist and psychologist at Eating Disorder Therapy LA, the &#8220;ab dance&#8221; routine isn&#8217;t a magic bullet for weight management. In fact, it could even be dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>The videos that are trending on social media are designed to help women tone their ab muscles and get a flat belly. But these fad diets aren&#8217;t healthy and can cause more harm than good. For example, some diets focus on limiting calories while restricting certain food groups, such as grains and legumes. Restrictive diets don&#8217;t promote a healthy lifestyle and can cause people to regain weight and bounce back and forth between weights.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_viral_exercise\"><\/span>Is a viral exercise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Janny&#8217;s TikTok videos are full of ab exercises. Most of these videos have millions of views. The most popular one has nearly nine million views. But the promise of a trim, firm body is problematic, according to health experts. Her unique exercise dance poses doubts about her claims. As she pointed out in an interview with Insider, the TikTok ab workout is not suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>While dancing is a great way to get your heart pumping and improve your cardiovascular health, there are many potential dangers involved in this &#8220;viral&#8221; exercise. While dancing is fun and can provide a good cardio workout, the TikTok ab dance could be dangerous, leaving users in a state of confusion. Listed below are some tips to prevent yourself from hurting yourself.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe frameborder=\"0\" width=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KbyVO359Uos\" height=\"268\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does the TikTok Ab Workout Really Work? 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