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How to Flatten Your Stomach Without Doing Crunches

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By Colette French
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This is an article about flattening the stomach without having to do crunches. Many people do not like to do crunches. Therefore, they do not stick with doing them. If you're one of the people who do not like to do crunches, you'll be happy to know that there are alternatives to performing crunches that can help flatten the stomach as well.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Make up your mind to exercise daily. You must be consistent in order to achieve results. Determination is what will help you to succeed at flattening your stomach.

  2. Step 2

    Stand up straight with your legs together.

  3. Step 3

    Lift your left leg upward and cross it over to the right as you are lifting your leg. Do this 10 to 20 times and then return your leg back to its original position.

  4. Step 4

    Lift your right leg upward and cross it over to the left as you are lifting your leg. Do this 10 to 20 times and then return your leg back to its original position.

  5. Step 5

    Repeat the exercise 3 times for each leg daily. Remember consistency and determination is essential to accomplishing results.

Tips & Warnings
  • Adding a daily brisk walk or jogging for about 20 minutes 3 times or more per week can assist in flattening the stomach.
  • It is very important also to have good and healthy eating habits.
  • You should check with your doctor before starting an exercise regimen.
  • If you feel any abnormal or unbearable pain, refrain from continuing the exercises.

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on 10/6/2009 Stay active and keep your focus on what it is that you're trying to achieve and remember you're only going to get out of it what you're willing to put into it. http://howtosecretsforwomen.blogspot.com

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on 6/10/2009 Here is some more tips for you to lose the belly fat and get your flat stomach of your dreams.http://healthresource4u.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-lose-belly-fat-and-get-flat.html

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on 12/27/2008 This is true, doing something every day will help your abs.

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