How to Do Easy Exercises to Tighten Stomach
Working to tighten the stomach just got a little easier. Don't kid yourself though. In order to tone the stomach area, you'll need to commit to a regular exercise regimen that involves aerobic activity, as well as concentrated exercises to work the stomach muscles. While no exercise is easy at the outset, a regimen becomes easier with practice and muscle strengthening. Let's look at how to do easy exercises to tighten the stomach.
Instructions
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Practice good posture and take inches off your stomach by simply standing up tall and straight. Relax the shoulders, lift the chin level with the ground and press the shoulders slightly down to expand the chest. Take a deep breath and clench the stomach muscles tight while exhaling. Do ten repetitions of this simple exercise at various times throughout the day.
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Practice good posture and take inches off your stomach by simply standing up tall and straight. Relax the shoulders, lift the chin level with the ground and press the shoulders slightly down to expand the chest. Take a deep breath and clench the stomach muscles tight while exhaling. Do 10 repetitions of this simple exercise at various times throughout the day.
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Tack on any stomach workout to the end of a 30-to-45 minute aerobic routine. Aerobics burn fat and create muscle above existing fat deposits. Walking, riding an exercise bike or dancing will provide stomach-tightening benefits. Adding targeted exercises to the end of your workout capitalizes on your already warmed-up muscles and increased flexibility.
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Lie flat on your back on the floor. Place the hands behind the head with fingers clasped lightly. Raise the shoulder off the floor about two inches using the abdominal muscles, but not the neck. Lift both legs off the floor and begin a bicycle pedaling movement in the air. Maintain this position for one minute, rest for another minute and begin another round of bicycling.
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Modify your bicycle exercise as your stomach muscles become strong by pointing the opposite elbow toward the opposite knee during the lifting movement. Perform as many modified bicycling crunches as you can, until you feel muscle fatigue.
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Sit in a straight-backed kitchen chair with hands on the seat besides your thighs. Place the feet flat on the floor and straighten the spine for proper posture. Tighten your stomach muscles, press down with your hands and lift the knees slightly up toward the chest. Complete this exercise until you feel fatigued.
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Lie down on your back on the floor. Tuck your hands beneath your rear end and press your back into the floor. Compress your stomach muscles and lift both legs at the same time about four-to-six inches off the floor. Hold for a count of ten, release and repeat this exercise until you're tired. Lift the legs higher for an additional challenge as your stomach becomes stronger.
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References
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