Tummy Troubles
by Helene Haber
 Just
about every person in the gym has the same question for the fitness
expert besides "How do I get your body?" The next most
asked question is "How do I lose my stomach?" Now they
don't mean this literally, they just want to walk around and not
look six-months pregnant.
How about those electronic abdominal exercise belts? You know the
one that transform a very round, protruding stomach into a flat, masterfully
toned abdominal wall. While you're listening to these claims made
by the electronic belt manufacturers, it almost seems plausible that
an electronic pulse could break down fat. Plausible yes. Possible
no.
Do you think it's too good to be true? You're right.
There are things you can do to improve the appearance of your abs--
however, they are not the things you see on TV infomercials. No electronic
belt, fat-burning pill or 5-minute exercise routine will give you
the bikini bottom you covet. Rather it is a combination of actions
you do to give you results you want.
Will doing abdominal crunches alone give you toned abs? Unfortunately,
not. Should you do them? Absolutely! The reason: exercising your abdominal
muscles is only one part of gaining a flat stomach. Toning and aerobic
exercise (walking,
cycling,
running,
using elliptical
trainers or water exercise)
will help to create a toned stomach. Just remember they do not work
in a vacuum.
Think of a stool with three legs. You need all three parts - strength
training, aerobic exercise and a healthy eating plan to boost your
metabolism.
One of the most common mistakes people make when trying to get back
into shape is relying on one exercise or one machine. You cannot get
results by doing the same exercise, anymore than you can do 200 sit-ups
and eat the same foods to get a flat stomach.
Although we talk about the stomach as one unit, it actually has three
sections: the upper abdominal area, the lower abdominal area, and
the side abdominal near the side and back waist. Work these muscles
at the specific area of the stomach in isolation and you are on your
way to a toned tummy.
Remember results will not happen as fast as you'd like. By following
a healthy diet,
committing to a combination of muscle-conditioning and aerobic exercise
you will make a dent in those abs. Now you can exhale…
Helene Haber is a Life Coach specializing in Weight Loss/Wellness.
You may email her for a
free consultation and visit her website.
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