How to Do Ab Exercises to Reduce Belly Fat

Abdominal fat or belly fat that settles around the middle of the body is not only unattractive it is also very unhealthy. And might lead to further health problems later on. Plus, did you know that researchers found those with strong well toned ab muscles rarely develop lower back problems? Here are abdominal crunches to add to an exercise routine that are guaranteed to help tighten, tone, and reduce belly fat. Exercise daily or every other day for maximum results. Remember to follow a healthy eating plan and reduce fat in the diet to get even better results.

Things You'll Need

• Ab Exercise Instructions

Instructions

1. Basic Crunch. This abdominal crunch is also easy for the beginner. And the beginner might decide to concentrate on this ab crunch before attempting the harder ab crunches. Lay down on the floor with knee' s raised, feet planted flat on the floor. Now, tuck your chin down toward the chest. Slowly curl the head, neck, and shoulders up and off the floor. Arms should be extended outward between the legs. Keep the feet flat against the floor. Now slowly roll back down to the starting position. Repeat several more times.

2. Intense Crunch. This abdominal crunch gives the upper abs area a real workout. While in the basic ab crunch position cross the arms over the chest. Now, left the head and neck off the floor. And lower head slowly back down to the floor. Repeat several more times.

3. Side Ab Crunch. This abdominal crunch works the sides and helps to tone and reduce body fat in this area. Get into the basic crunch position. Place hands at the sides of the head. Do not hold head. Let hands rest at the sides. Hold abdominal muscles tight as you try to bring your elbow toward the opposite knee. Then start alternating to the left and right. For a more intense workout and for a lower ab workout lift the feet off the floor and up a few inches. Then start alternating to the left and right. Repeat several times.

Tips & Warnings

• Start out with 10 repetitions, and 3 sets. Increase reps and sets as stamina improves.