A flatter stomach?!


Question: I had twins 15 months ago (I also have a three year old). I know my stomach will NEVER be as flat as it was. But I do want to strenghthen my core. I need some suggestions on how to do that without injuring myself. Everything else on my body is fine but my stomach. Do you have any suggestions on the type of safe excercises I could do?


Answers: I had twins 15 months ago (I also have a three year old). I know my stomach will NEVER be as flat as it was. But I do want to strenghthen my core. I need some suggestions on how to do that without injuring myself. Everything else on my body is fine but my stomach. Do you have any suggestions on the type of safe excercises I could do?

you could go run but your husband loves you no matter what you look like.And you probably look fine!!You can also ask your husband.

crunches...lots of them... if you can get an excercise ball to do these on, even better...
do side bends/twists...

Crunches

Ab workouts

juss work out n belive that you;ll get that flatter stomach

well you can go for jogs....i dnt think they would hurt you....you can do sit ups or go to the gym and tell them about ur problem and they can help

Try crunches. If that doesn't work, buy a yoga or pilates excersice video. If you like dancing, try buying Zumba, or download it. The three options worked perfectly for me.

Sit-ups, flutter kicks. That's when you put your hands under your butt, and lift legs slightly in air, flutter legs while head is up, and looking at feet.

Air Squat Demo w/explanations...[wmv][mov]
Air Squat...[wmv]
Back Extension...[wmv]
Back Extension, Hip Extension, Hip-back Extension...[ wmv]
Back Squat (aka Squat)...[mpg]
Backwards Roll to Support...[wmv]
Ball Slams...[wmv][mov]
Barbell Snatch...[wmv]
Bar Muscle-up...[wmv]
Box Jump...[wmv]
Box Jump Variations...[ wmv]
Burpee Demo...[wmv]
Clean & Jerk...[wmv] [mov] [wmv 2]
Clean...[wmv] [mov]
Dip...[wmv]
Double-Unders (Brendan Gilliam demo)...[wmv][mov]
Double Unders...[wmv]
Dumbell Snatch tri-panel...[wmv]
Dumbell Split Lifts...[wmv][mov]
Dumbbell Thruster...[wmv]
Front Squat...[wmv]
Front Squat Good/Bad Bi-panel...[wmv][mov]
Glute-Ham Sit-up Elements Lecture Clip...[wmv][mov]
Glute-Ham Sit-up...[wmv 1] [wmv 2]
Greg Amundson's Warmup...[wmv][mov]
Handstand Push-up...[mov]
Handstand Push-up Variations...[wmv]
Handstand (self assist)... [wmv]
Hang Clean... [wmv] [mov] [wmv 2]
Hang Power Clean... [wmv] [mov]
Hang Power Snatch... [wmv] [mov]
Hang Snatch...[wmv] [mov]
Heaving Snatch Balance...[wmv] [mov]
Hip Back Extension...[wmv]
Hollow Rock...[wmv]
Hot Chick Muscle-up...[wmv]
Jerk...[wmv] [mov]
Jerk (behind the head)...[wmv] [mov]
Jumping Pullups...[wmv]
Kettlebell Swing...[wmv]
Kipping Pullup Concepts...[ wmv]
Knees to Elbows Demo...[mov][wmv]
L-hold (L-sit)...[wmv]
L-Pull-up...[wmv]
Medicine Ball Cleans...[wmv][mov]
Muscle-up...[wmv]
Muscle-up/False Grip Demo...[wmv]
Overhead Squatting Safely...[wmv][mov]
Overhead Squat... [wmv]
Power Clean...[wmv] [mov]
Power Snatch...[wmv] [mov]
Presses...[wmv]
Pressing Snatch Balance...[wmv] [mov]
Pressing Snatch Balance, slo-mo...[wmv]
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Push Jerk...
Push Jerk (behind the head)...[]
Push Press... []
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Rope Climb... [
Rope Climb Variations (Annie)...[]
Shoulder Press/Push Press/Push Jerk tri-panel...
Snatch..
Snatch Balance.
Sumo Dead Lift High Pull...
Tabata Squat...
Tabata Squat Demo-3 Flying Ladies...
Thruster tri-panel...
Thruster (barbell)...
Towel Pullup & Variations...
Wall Ball... [wmv]
Wall Ball/Karen...
Walking Lunges..

Crunches, sit ups, look into those excise balls cuz they are great. However, don't forget the rest of your body when you exercise. It may look good on the outside but you might now be healthy on the inside. Cardio is very important to work into your routine.

Crunches are always good, but if you don't want to be bored to death while doing exercises, I suggest you get a Latin dancing video. It does wonders for your core and you learn a bit of dancing in the process! Here's a link to one of the many videos.
http://www.workoutmusicvideo.com/dancein...

if you can get to a gym you should try to use a cross trainer because it works all parts of the body at once including the stomach. there's also the traditional sit ups which can also be done with an exercise ball. another good exercise is to lie on your back with your knees towards your stomach. then slowly extend your legs out straight but raised from the floor at all times and hold for as long as you can manage. find out about the different variations of sit ups as well. if you dont want to go through the hassle of exercising you could buy one of those slendertone belts which tone your stomach but i'm not sure how well they actually work. the easiest way to tone your stomach and shape your waist is to hula hoop!

why not? i had 5 kids and my tummy is flatter than it ever was. Every time i went in to deliver a baby, they would say "FIRST BABY?" because i had no stretch marks.
Some women just dont get them, I eat lots of vitamin E foods.....wheat bread and wheat germ......and jello....

Crunches, everyday do a few to start out with and gradually do more this will build your muscle. Also some cardio like walking or running will burn your fat. There are things you can buy that wrap around your stomach and when you are working out, it makes your stomach sweat out the fat, but I have tied a plastic trash bag around my stomach and it works alot better.

If you would like to have a flat stomach you should do cardio exercises. There is no way around it. Cardio exercises raise your heart rate and boost your metabolism, for up to 24 hours after a good workout.

When you do cardio exercises your body burns calories all over and that is exactly what you need to get rid of the belly fat layer, that covers your stomach.

Burning fat with cardio exercises, eating healthy, and doing a few abdominal exercises to tone your stomach muscles is the best way to get a beautiful flat stomach.

What is the best cardio exercise?

Well there is no "best" cardio exercise. You can do anything that gets your heart rate up.

If you like to go outdoors, consider fast-paced walks, running, cycling etc. For those who like the gym treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes could be the choice. If you prefer to stay at home you can jump rope, dance or start kick boxing.

You get the picture. Do something you enjoy, something you would not mind doing at least three times a week. Most importantly choose an exercise that fits your fitness level. Sure, running burns more calories than walking, but if running wipes you out after a half mile or bothers your knees, you're better off walking.

Switch from exercise to exercise if you need to keep yourself from getting bored and your body from getting used to one activity.

Start doing cardio exercises for at least 40 minutes to an hour a day 3-6 times a week. If you are a beginner, start a slower pace and slowly increase your workout time.

The benefits of cardio exercises
You burn calories and lose weight
Cardio exercises make your heart stronger so that it doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood
Doing cardio helps reduce risk of heart attack, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes
Cardio increases your lung capacity
Cardio Exercises help you sleep better
It makes you feel good
It helps reduce stress
Sample Cardio Exercise you can try right now
Try this exercise to really get your heart rate up.

1. Start by jogging 5 minutes to warm up.
2. Sprint for 2 minutes
3. Slow down to a comfortable jogging pace for 5 minutes
4. Sprint for 2 minutes
5. Go back to jogging for 5 minutes

Repeat as many times as you can and don't forget to cool down in the end.

This is called an interval workout and it is designed to burn more calories then the regular workout and it is a great way to mix things up. The basic principle is to do a high intensity exercise for a set period of time to really work your body and then doing a lower intensity exercise to let your body recover.

Increase Metabolism - Healthy Eating Habits for a Flat Stomach
Why are correct eating habits important for a flat stomach? Well, one of the biggest myths around is that getting a flat stomach mainly involves lots of situps or other stomach exercises. This is due to the fact that the TV is filled with infomercials on the latest gadgets and exercise machines that claim to give you a flat stomach in no time. Well its their job to sell their products and they will tell you anything to get your money. The simple truth is exercises alone are not enough.

Correct eating habits are the single most important thing for a flat stomach
Exercises are only a part of what it takes to get a flat stomach. Correct eating habits are the most important part. In fact this is the main reason many people fail to get that flat sexy stomach they want, they do lots of exercise but neglect to change their eating habits and their results remain hidden beneath a layer of fat.

Healthy eating habit tip : Eat more often to increase your metabolism
You should eat 5-6 meals a day to increase your metabolism. Make your meals smaller and add healthy snacks between meals - eat more often.

It all goes back to the days of our cave dwelling ancestors when food was available only if the hunt was successful. When we eat, our bodies are designed to store fat for the future when we might have less food available. If our body is starving it does everything to store fat after every meal and your metabolism slows considerably. On the other hand when when your body feels you have plenty of food available your metabolism increases and you store a lot less fat.

This is why starving yourself ( and diets that require you to eat less than 1500 calories a day ) will never work in the long run as a way of losing fat. Your metabolism will slow down and when you go back to eating like you did before the crash diet you gain a lot more fat than you lost.

So increase the frequency of your meals and the amount of healthy food you eat and increase your metabolism to burn more calories after each meal and to store less fat.

There are other benefits to changing your eating habits to eat more meals a day. When your body digests food it burns scalories, so by deviding what you would eat in a day into smaller meals and eating more often will burn more calories. You will also feel full for longer periods and it will prevent you form feeling hungry during the day.

Healthy eating habit tip : Start eating early and dont eat late at night
You should eat breakfast as soon as possible when you wake up, this will start your metablolism that slowed during the night, if you dont eat breakfast your metabolism will slow even further as your body reacts to the hunger.

Stop eating at least two hours before you go to bed. This will allow your food to digest properly and help your body rest and recuperate better from the previous day.

Healthy eating habit tip : What you should and shouldnt eat
This is simple. Dont completely change your diet all at once. Start by eating the same foods you are used to only the healthier versions of those.

Eat wholemeal and wholegrain bread instead of regular white bread. Eat wholemeal pasta and brown rice, low fat milk products, egg whites as well as lean meat and tuna.

Counting calories you should consume and the calories each meal contains is tedious and is generally not necessary for the average person. Simply stay away from the foods you know are bad for you, cut down on sweets, cakes, pastries and soft drinks. Eat less saturated fat.

Aim to consistently give your body what it needs: fruits, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and lean protein. Drink lots of water.

Review your eating habits and make changes where changes are needed
Now is the time to review your eating habits and to start introducing small changes. Start by substituting unhealthy food with healthy variants, and eating more often.

The transition should be subtle, if you need to, you can have a treat, after a day of eating healthy. You can choose a day off, a day when you can eat anything you want (dont overdo it though) but for the rest of the week stick to your diet plan.

So what are the best three exercises for your stomach? Well i will tell you in a moment but first let me tell you about the benefits of abdominal exercises.

In addition to toning your stomach muscles stomach exercises make your abdominal muscles bigger. Adding more muscle to the body causes us to burn more calories, and this helps to increase our metabolism. It takes more energy to maintain bigger muscles so you are burning more calories and losing more fat while you rest after the exercises.

Also let me remind you that you should include cardio exercises and adjust your diet to see really great results. Read more why crunches alone are not enough to get a beautiful flat stomach or jump straight to the exercises.

Why are there three best flat stomach exercises and not just one?
Your abdominal muscles are actually three muscle groups. The upper abs, the lower abs and the obliques also known as the love handles. Each group needs a slightly different exercise to train most effectively, that's why there are 3 best exercises for your abs.

Are there any other ab exercises?
There are many abdominal exercises some are more effective then others, there are simple exercises for beginners and harder exercises for more advanced athletes. Here is a link to a complete list of the most popular abdominal training exercises divided into three main areas they work.

So what are the best three exercises for a flat stomach?

Best Upper Abs Exercise : The Basic Crunch
Lie on your back on the floor or on an exercise mat with your hands to the side of your head. Keep your knees bent at a 90 degree angle with your feet resting on the floor. Lift your shoulder blades of the ground as if you are trying to touch your knees with your chest but do not move the legs. Concentrate on lifting using your stomach muscles only. At the top of the movement contract your ab muscles intensely and the slowly lower your body down. Lightly touch the floor with your shoulder blades and repeat. Repeat 15-30 times. Breathe out on the way up, in on the way down. Rest a few minutes and do another set. Try to do 3-4 sets. If you are a beginner or if this is hard for you do 10 repetitions for one set and gradually work your way to the recommended amonut of repetitions. When doing this exercise it is important that you do actually sit up. When you sit up your hip flexors do most of the work and it can be bad for your back.

Best Lower Abs Exercise : The Reverse Crunch
Lie on your back on the floor with your hands behind your head or on the floor by your hips, with your knees bent and your feet lifted six inches above the ground. slowly bring your knees toward your chest and lift your butt of the ground. Concentrate on contracting your abs, you should feel your lower abs working after a few repetitions. Use your abs do not swing your legs to create momentum. slowly lower your legs to the starting position, six inches of the floor. Repeat 15-30 times. Breathe out on the way up, in on the way down. Rest a few minutes and do another set. Try to do 3-4 sets. If





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