Can sit-ups help reduce belly fat?

Sit-ups are a common exercise for strengthening abdominal muscles, which can help strengthen the core muscle groups, including the rectus abdominis, external oblique, and transverse abdominis. Although sit-ups can strengthen the abdominal muscles, their effectiveness in reducing abdominal fat is limited. Weight loss, including reducing belly fat, requires overall energy expenditure and fat reduction, which typically necessitates combining a healthy diet with aerobic exercises (such as brisk walking, running, or swimming). Sit-ups can be part of a comprehensive fitness program but should not be relied upon exclusively for abdominal fat reduction. To effectively reduce abdominal fat, an integrated approach including balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and stress management should be adopted.