how do u get a flat stomach by excercisng?
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A flat stomach won't appear overnight and it does take a lot of hard work. Unfortunately you can not just spot reduce your stomach, and sit-ups and crunches alone will not get you the results that you are seeking.  In order to slim it down and make it flat, you must reduce the fat in and around this area.  I would suggest that you minimize consumption of fats, refined carbohydrates, and sugars, and eat a healthy balanced diet. \n\nAlso maybe start a good, low intensity cardio program, like walking or slow jogging, to help you lose fat instead of just burning calories.  Pilate's and Yoga are very good for core strengthening, which will also help you gain a flat stomach. \n\nSlower, controlled movements are much better than rapid/quick actions like with fast sit ups. Try and focus more on your form and technique rather than how many you can do, and you will see results faster. Try and vary your exercises daily, so that you don't get to bored. Also, a belly ball is a very good investment. \n\nMost importantly, try to keep a positive attitude and definitely make sure to keep a positive body image.  I don't know why you are seeking a flat stomach but here's something to think about for a moment; Intelligence, paired with a good attitude, and a gentle smile, always projects self confidence, and looks amazing in pretty much anything you wear.\n \nHope I was helpful!\n\nGood luck!
440339
well first cut out carbs,it seems to bloat the belly and stores fat there.also drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.do not do sit ups right away because it will only build muscle under the fat and will make your stomach look bigger.try walking at least 30 minutes a day and work aerobics in your schedule about 3 times a week.
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First u need to eat healthy!\nGood exercises are Crunches, De-cline situps, and cardio exercises
169643
There is no sure way to lose it from the stomach area. Some people just can't lose it there - had a trainer who was perfectly toned except for her belly because that is where the body naturally stores it all. \n\nBut there are certain workouts you can do to change that fat into muscle. Crunches, kicks are an example. Just remember when you work out to keep the stomach muscles tight to tone and build muscle ( muscle weight more than fat, so you'll prolly stay the same weight, but have a flatter abdomin.)
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start doing crunches.  And do them different ways, i.e., lay on your side and have your head looking up at the ceiling, the normal way, and don't forget to work on your lower abdomen by laying flat and lifting your legs up.  You need to start with an amount that you can handle, until your stomach muscles are screaming, then roll over and lay on your stomach and lift your upper body off the floor arching your back to stretch them out for a smidge.  Work your way up to about 100-200 a day.  You'll be looking good in no time.
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Walk or run outside several times a week, it's free. Try going up and down a few flights of steps each time too. Crunches or situps on the days you don't run--- it'll help flatten your tummy.  Pushups to tone your arms.  Or.... pop in a great CD or organize your favorite MP3s into a collection that has some peppy songs you can dance to and make up your own aerobics routing.  All kinds of thins to do, the hardest part is getting motivated to do it!! Good luck!
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First and foremost, stay away from any ab machine you see on TV as they are simply a waste of money and barely effective.\n\nIt is also important not to confuse the term sit-ups with crunches which are the effective method to exercise your upper abdominals.  The abdominal muscles work just like any other muscle and have to be challenged as such. If you want muscular abdominals, you have to challenge them with resistance and good form just like you would your chest, your back or any other muscle for that matter. Targeting the correct energy system is imperative. This means you should never enter into the aerobic phase of this exercise, ideally keeping it under 2 minutes at most. \n\nThink of rolling a carpet and contracting fully on the top of the movement and squeeze. If you do them correctly, you shouldn't be able to do more than 30 crunches. Any more than that, and you're probably doing them half-azz, incorrectly or with a partial range of motion.\n\nFor the upper abs, focus on crunches which effectively work the abdominals better than sit-ups or any machine on the market.\n\nFor the lower abs, keep in mind there is very little muscle tissue there so decreasing levels of body fat is the most effective way to bring out the best in this area. Hanging leg raises, v-situps and reverse curls are among some of the best exercise for this region. Always make sure your pelvis curls up to maximize lower abdominal contraction during these exercises.\n\nAs far as fat loss and getting ripped goes, cardio, cardio, cardio. Abdominal exercises alone will never burn fat from your abdominal area.  You must do cardiovascular exercise to accomplish this.  Cardio is best in the morning, on an empty stomach at about 70-80% of your maximum heart rate for about 30-45 minutes. This combined with a common sense diet will quickly shed body fat so you can actually see those abs you've developed. \n\nI would encourage you to seek the advice and guidance of a personal trainer in your area for further education on these principles. Please ensure you start off at a very basic level for crunches and cardio if you are a beginner.\n\nHere's a good list of ab exercises:\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises_abdominals.html
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to get great abs your going to have to loose weight.  Doing sit ups will never get rid of a fat stomach, it could actually result in a bulkier stomach.  Do 3 sets of 12 weighted sit ups, 2 to 3 times a week, and  do cardio atleast 15 minutes of cardio 3-5 times a week, AND WATCH YOUR DIET!!!!\n\n\nTo get a great butt, do squats.\n\n\nthese are the only answers you need, so get out and do something.
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It's probably hereditary.  I am thin but have always had a bit of a stomach, and I have noticed that all of the women in my family (also thin) have one.  Actually, nature intended for women to have some stomach padding.  Probably, the only way -drastic- for you to get a completely flat stomach is liposuction.  I say accept your stomach and be happy.
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Give it about six weeks after delivery before you take on an exercise regime.  You may be surprised at how quickly you lose weight, especially if you are breastfeeding.\n\nCore strength exercises, like the pilates recommended above, are a good choice to flatten your stomach.  Just plain old situps and crunches will do a lot for you in that area too.  Cardio (jogging, aerobics) will help you lose weight overall.
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Forget the treadmill.\n\nInstead, get a yoga ball and trash your normal chair.  Sit with good posture on the ball while you compute; this strengthens stomach.  Every 10 minutes do a quick set of 10 reps <sit-up's - push-up's - leg lifts - etc>.
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There is a pilates excercise that I like because it's the soloution to the "flat stomach + no pain" problem.\n\nYou get a pilates ball, and lay, with your upper body on the ball, and your knees stretched out and holding you up.  Do this while watching TV or a movie or something.  It doesn't make you that tired, and at first it's so unpainful that you can't believe it's working, but it is!
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To get a six pack abs, you need two things :\n1. Strong ab muscles\n2. Little or no fat on your belly. \n\nYou can tone your ab muscles without any equipment. You need to focus on 3 aspects - upper abs, lower abs and obliques. \n Do lots of crunches, sit ups etc. Also, do plank holds ( 10th in the provided link). You can add twist to the plank holds by lifting one arm at a time and exercise your obliques. \n\nYou can't have toned belly without overall fitness. So make sure you eat healthy and incorporate some kind of cardiovascular exercise in your regimen. For a total body exercise that does not require any equipment, try Sun Salutations or Surya Namaskara from yoga. \n\nGood luck
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The main thing you need to do is burn fat to get that six pack. Not much ab excercise is needed to get the six pack you want. Sit ups only build muscle they don't burn fat. So if you want to burn fat just jog and do as much cardio as you can. It makes the heart beat faster which will burn fat faster and get you those abs you want.
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yep, crunches or sit ups.  U don't have to lay all the way down on the floor, clasp your hands behind your head and then just bring your shoulders up to your knees that are bent and then don't go all the way back down on the floor.  That is the way they do it in the military and man it works, hurts like the dickens, but works.  Good nutrition and drinking lots of water does help but exercise will tighten up those muscles and your belly will be flat before u know it!
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Situps/abdominal crunches are definately the key to tightening your stomach, you can also try leg raises where you lie flat on the floor are lift your legs slowly about 1 metre high.\n\nFor your arms try lifting some weights, light ones like a can of dog food if you havent done it before. Do this as many times as you can but slowly, that should help.
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You are in luck. The best exercises for abdominals don't require machines.  \n\nTry doing regular abdominal crunches..lay down and bend your knees up until your feet are flat against the floor..cross your arms, raise your torso and hold each repetition for a second or two.  Then, lower. Repeat.  Do about 15-20 reps. If this gets too easy for you I would try adding a weight plate across your chest.\n\nThere are other exercises too.  For obliques (sides of around your abs), be in the same position as if you were in a crunch.  Get a dumbell plate or ball.  Hold out in front with your arms fully extended. Lean your torso up a bit and twist from side to side. This is one rep. Do 15-20 reps. \n\nFor lower abs, I would try doing pelvic tilt.  Be in same position as crunch.  Except now, raise your lower body towards your chest.  Lower back. Repeat. Do 15-20 repetitions.\n\nThese exercises are suggestions for toning your stomach.  It should work your abs and stomach. In fact, I do them myself.\n\nHowever, in order to get a flat stomach...you need to do cardio.  Do biking, running, jogging, or even brisk walking 45 minutes 5-6 times a week to get rid of belly fat.  \n\nGood luck.