How to Reduce Your Stomach by Exercise
A toned and taut stomach is a sign of robust health and fitness. In order to reduce stomach size by exercise, you must also reduce the fat that covers it. As there is no way to spot-reduce fat on the stomach, this means that you must burn the fat off by aerobic exercise. The amount that you are able to reduce your stomach by exercise depends on genetics as well.
Instructions
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Swim at least three times per week. Lap swimming is the best as it is a high-intensity exercise. It engages core muscles and is an aerobic exercise which burns fat. Warm up by stretching and kicking using a kickboard. Swim as many laps as possible in a 30-minute period.
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Perform hipless crunches. This exercise targets abs to help you lift your body. Lie on your back on the floor. Keep your legs bent and lifted. Relax your feet. Cross arms across the chest with hands on the shoulders. Tighten abdominal muscles while simultaneously lifting the upper back, head and shoulders 30 degrees off the floor. Do three sets of 12 repetitions.
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Perform reverse crunches using no hands. This makes them harder and engages the abdominal muscles. Lie on the floor with your hands straight up in the air while holding on to a piece of furniture or other heavy item. Raise your feet into the air and bend the legs slightly. Press your back into the floor and contract the abdominal muscles at the same time. Lift your hips off the floor and lower them slowly. Perform three sets of 12 repetitions.
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Add side planks to your exercise regimen. Lie on your right side on the floor or a hard surface. Place your right elbow beneath the right shoulder. Put your left hand on your hip. Contract your abdominal muscles and lift your right hip and leg off the floor. Hold the position until fatigued. Start out by doing this for three sets on each side.
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Tips & Warnings
Pay careful attention to form or you may risk straining your neck.
References
- Photo Credit stomach image by Indigo Fish from Fotolia.com
