Nothing can be more upsetting than an unattractive figure and a sloppy waste line. A pot belly is not only unappealing in appearance, it is also a prelude to various future ailments and illnesses. A slender slim waist can make a woman more alluring and a man more attractive and strong.
Reducing abdominal fat and strengthening the muscles of the mid section goes a long way towards increasing your appeal to the opposite sex. Exercise for the abs and stomach also strengthens the lower back, eases back pain and improves posture.
The Following Exercises Are Recommended For Men and Women To Flatten Their Abs And Stomach:
Exercise Routine
Begin your exercise routine with a few flexibility exercises and warm ups like spot jogging and calf stretches.
Abdominal Crunches
Position yourself flat on your back with your knees slightly bent. Maintain your feet flat on the floor, with hands clutched at the back of your your neck. Tighten your stomach and slowly bring your torso up. Hold this position for a few seconds, lower slowly and repeat 12 to 15 times.
Lying Down Cycling
Lie with the back to the floor, hands parallel to the body. Gradually raise both legs bend your knees and begin to cycle by bringing your knees to the chest alternately like pedaling a bicycle. Keep stomach muscle tight.
Oblique Curl
Lie face up on the floor with hands behind your head. Bring the heels close to the butt. Curl the torso up, twist to one side by bringing the right elbow towards the left knee and repeat on the other side.
Side Bends
Stand with feet slightly apart and link your hand on the head. Bend to your right side as much as achievable. Return to vertical position and repeat on the other side.Light dumbbells can be used for additional resistance.
In addition to this, half an hour of yoga about 3 to 4 times in a week with 8 to 10 rounds of surya namaskar will increase flexibility and aid weight loss. Regular yoga and pranayam promotes concentration, core strength, agility and coordination.
Diet And Nutrition
A healthy diet is important for fitness. Include natural wholesome foods in your daily diet like fruits vegatables, raw salad, sprouts, whole grains, millets,nuts herbs, low fat milk, tofu etc, as these have high anti-oxidant value and can boost your immune system.Avoid processed foods, aerated drinks, oily and deep fried foods, sweets, desserts and refined foods.
The objective of any fitness or weight loss plan must be cleansing and nourishment.Any plan that aims to revitalize and energize your mind and body will lead you towards health beyond fitness. The solution to all fitness and weight loss problem is discipline, regularity,commitment, incorporating healthy foods and adequate rest and sleep.
Instead of putting all your energy on just weight loss or getting a 6 pack, focus on refining and purifying your body through a multi pronged approach of exercise, diet, yoga, meditation and conscious breathing practice.With these simple exercises and tips flaunting taunt flat abs will no longer be a dream.
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