How many? (Flat abs)?

Question

i weight 126-128 lbs. im 5'5" and i really like my hips and legs, but dont like my waist area (stomach) and i really want to have flat abs. i dont want to loose weight cuz i like my body the way it is but i want to loose inches of my waist and make my stomach smaller.I started 3 days ago to work-out, crunches, setups and so many other kinds of stomachs workout. and i usually do around 100-200 tottal. Am i suppose to do 100-200 of each different excersice or do more? and how many excersices should i do? thanks.

Answer 1

I think the only way to have flat abs is to have really low body fat. You can do all the crunches you want, but you'll just wind up developing muscle under the fat that noone can see. There's no way to only burn fat in only one part of your body.

Answer 2

first, you have to lose weight
so go running for 30 minutes every week
second, abs work out don't work unless you lose weight first
for starters, if you can do what you described, then keep doing them
for me, i take 2 days in a week to work out, especially my abs...basically in each work out day, i do 50 situps, 100 leg raises, and 50 crunches for four sets
right now i have 4 packs stomach, i'm gonna run tomorrow or the day after to lose weight so it makes my packs look more visible
good luck

Answer 3

Diet combined with exercise is the only way. Do full body exercises as well as abs. Eat high protein, medium carb, and low fat. If your really serious, buy "The Abs Diet" by David Zinczenko. It include exercises and food. It's not one of those stupid low carb, or just celery things either.

Answer 4

for your waist you need a 4 pound wieght... so u stand up starigh you hold on to the weight with your right hand hanging to your side...with your left hand you push all fingers closed together you push into your waist sort of like trying to squish it.... dont let go..so with the side you have the wieght(right side) you lean over to the side keeping your back staright..until you reach your knee....make sure youre putting pressure on your side...do about 25 and then switch the weight to your other hand...i did them for a while and i lost 1 and a half inches off my waist..and now i have areally small waist..youll feel it the next day..


GOOD LUCK

Answer 5

Please read the recommendations below. Also, go to the book store and locate the book "Weight Training for Dummies". In chapter 15 you will find excellent information on how to perform abdominal exercises correctly. Page 218 of the book dispels all the myths surrounding abdominal training.

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

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*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

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Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.