Tummy Troubles
- Toning Your Stomach Area
by Helene Haber
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about every person in the gym has the same question for
the fitness expert besides "How do I get your body?"
The next most asked question is "How do I lose my stomach?"
Now they don't mean this literally, they just want to walk
around and not look six-months pregnant.
How about those electronic
abdominal exercise belts? You know the one that transform
a very round, protruding stomach into a flat, masterfully
toned abdominal wall. While you're listening to these claims
made by the electronic belt manufacturers, it almost seems
plausible that an electronic pulse could break down fat.
Plausible yes. Possible no. |
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Do you think it's too good to be true? You're right.
There are things you can do to improve the appearance of
your abs-- however, they are not the things you see on TV
infomercials. No electronic belt, fat-burning pill or 5-minute
exercise routine will give you the bikini bottom you covet.
Rather it is a combination of actions you do to give you
results you want.
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Will doing abdominal crunches alone give you toned abs?
Unfortunately, not. Should you do them? Absolutely! The
reason: exercising your abdominal muscles is only one part
of gaining a flat stomach. Toning and aerobic exercise (walking,
cycling,
running,
using elliptical
trainers or water
exercise) will help to create a toned stomach.
Just remember they do not work in a vacuum.
Think of a stool with three
legs. You need all three parts - strength training, aerobic
exercise and a healthy eating plan to boost your metabolism. |
One of the most common mistakes people make when trying to
get back into shape is relying on one exercise or one machine.
You cannot get results by doing the same exercise, anymore
than you can do 200 sit-ups and eat the same foods to get
a flat stomach. Although
we talk about the stomach as one unit, it actually has three
sections: the upper abdominal area, the lower abdominal
area, and the side abdominal near the side and back waist.
Work these muscles at the specific area of the stomach in
isolation and you are on your way to a toned tummy.
Remember results will not
happen as fast as you'd like. By following a healthy
diet, committing to a combination of muscle-conditioning
and aerobic exercise you will make a dent in those abs.
Now you can exhale…
Helene Haber is a Life
Coach specializing in Weight Loss/Wellness. You may email
her for a free consultation and visit her website.
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