How many sit-ups and push ups should I do everyday?

Question

I don't want to build up much muscle just tone up a bit while I lose weight.

Answer 1

200 sit ups or more if u want. 100 push ups

Answer 2

Sit ups are actually a pretty useless exercise. They hurt your back and work very little of your abs.

Bicycle Crunches are excellent:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqoD0Bdgg...

Side and front Planks work very well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUGifXahE...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJWLSVSYU...

I'd try these, they work lots of different muscles.

Usually 3 sets of 6-8 held for as long as you can stand are good numbers for many exercises.

Answer 3

40 sit ups and 40 push ups