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The best exercise to flatten your tummy (or your stomach for those who might not know what a “tummy” is) has been often debated by both experts and those wishing to get a flat stomach quickly. There are simple ways to tone and strengthen your abs, though it is unlikely you will be able to flatten your tummy in a week. In this post we’ll cover some free exercises to flatten stomach muscles that will help you get the flat abs you’ve been wanting.
Ironically the best exercise to strengthen and tone those ab muscles in not the one that is the most recommended or thought of first. Many people believe doing sit ups or “crunches” work out your abdominal muscles, however they do not always work for several people because the stomach muscles are not exercised in the right way.
Wanting a flat stomach is of course very natural, especially when we see so many supermodels who have a flat tummy and “six pack abs”. However, for some it may be a little more difficult than for others. Having a perfectly flat stomach may simply not be possible. Women who have had children for example may find it very difficult to flatten their tummy, especially if they have had several children and over time have not lost the weight in their midsection. It’s important to know that no stomach needs to be perfectly flat and that often the supermodels you see with those perfect stomachs have undergone plastic surgery in order to do so. I would never recommend plastic surgery however – having strong and healthy stomach muscles is far more important than a flat tummy. Even if you cannot get your tummy perfectly flat, you can help tone and improve it and know that you tried your best with several of these easy ab exercises.
Here are Some Simple Ways to Flatten Your Tummy:
1. Hula Hoop Exercises: Hula Hoop exercises have become increasingly popular and are an excellent way to give your abdominal muscles exercise. Weighted hula hoops can help increase the results you see as well. To get started in hula hoop exercises, reading our guide on hula hoop exercises basics will teach you everything you need to know, including choosing a hula hoop and creating a workout plan. It should be noted that if you have neck or back problems, doing hula hoop exercises may not be right for you, so be sure you always consult with your physician before starting any new exercises if you have any concerns.
2. Mouse Squeezer Ab Exercise: I am sure there is a much more technical industry recognized name for this exercise, but I am not sure what that is. Basically it is like a push up, except you are not using your arms, but your stomach muscles. You lay on the floor flat on your stomach with your hands at your sides and your feet slightly apart. You then use your stomach muscles to lift your stomach off the floor – high enough for a mouse to squeeze under.
3. Reverse Curl: The Reverse Curl can help you strengthen and tone your stomach muscles. Basically you lay on your back on the floor with your arms at your sides and your legs together. You then pull your legs up to your chest and chin, concentrating on using your stomach muscles instead of your leg muscles.
4. Aerobic Exercise: While aerobic exercise often concentrates on the entire body, aerobic exercises are the best way to lose weight and that includes your stomach. So be sure that in between doing the three exercises listed above, you also get in the recommended 30 minutes of aerobic activity three times a week.
5. Healthy Diet: You can do all the exercises in the world to flatten your tummy but if you do not combine them with a healthy and balanced diet, it will be difficult to get that bathing suit ready stomach you’ve been hoping for. The Lose Free Diet will help you get started in losing that tummy fat by cutting out sugar, refined grains, and overall improving your diet without any starvation or crazy diet. Best of all, it’s 100% free!
While getting a flat stomach usually isn’t instant, if you follow everything you read about here, you will definitely see results just in time for summer and when most swimming pools open, meaning you may just be able to wear that bikini or swim suit you’ve been hoping to!
Have any suggestion for simple ways to flatten your tummy? Share them in the comments below!
