How can i tone my stomach?

Question

..I'm happy with my size and shape in general just wish to tone up my stomach.
I'm rubbish at crunches and sit ups etc. as i get bored very quickly. Is there any other way i can tone my abs? I enjoy more cardiovascular exercise...
Will swimming help?

Answer 1

There is no magic weight-loss pill, supplement, fad diet, or juice. The ONLY way to lose weight is to consume less calories than you burn. Brad Pitt didn’t get buff for Fight Club by drinking green tea, and you won’t either.

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Exercise doesn’t mean you have to join a gym or go to an aerobics class, although I would highly recommend it. To burn fat, you should exercise at a moderate pace for at least thirty minutes. A moderate pace is one in which your heart rate is elevated but you’re not so winded that you can’t carry on a normal conversation. That is the mode in which your body burns fat stores. High heart-rate cardio work tells your body to burn glycogen and store the fat for later—you don’t want that.

Walk for 30 minutes every day including weekends, Mondays, and Fridays. Do at least 30 minutes of weight training each week. Do 60 minutes of additional, higher intensity cardio each week. You don’t need additional equipment—infomercial products like the Ab Lounger, Sauna Belt, etc. are all worthless gimmicks so don’t waste your money.

Eat breakfast, and eat five small meals per day instead of three big meals. Don’t starve yourself during the day—many low-calorie diets fail because when you go hungry, your body switches to “famine mode” and stores fat for the coming drought. On the other hand, if you don't wake up ravenous, then you ate too much the day before. Stop eating at least two hours before you go to bed.

Cut back on the foods you eat with high fat and high sugar content. Eat only single servings (read the label) with less than 3 grams trans fat and 3 grams sugars. Your primary source of sustenance should be grilled boneless skinless chicken breasts and canned tuna (in water, not oil). No dairy (except low fat cottage cheese occasionally); no processed meats; no heavy sauces; no chips, cookies, sodas, breads, etc.

Another trick I’ve learned about reducing calories is to “clean the pipes”. You can do this by eating more raw vegetables and fresh fruit. You can also streamline the process with fiber supplements. I like Metamucil and Dr. Schulze Intestinal Formula.

Other than a daily multi-vitamin like Centrum Advanced Formula, the only other supplement recommended is an Omega-3 fish oil capsule like Carlson Laboratories Super Omega-3 Fish Oils. Omega-3 is a vital fatty acid that our bodies don’t produce. Omega-3 benefits are wide-ranging and proven by clinical studies. From heart health to depression treatment to pregnancy health, Omega-3 benefits are too good to ignore if you are interested in health.

Answer 2

Hi! I imagine that when you say you want to 'tone' your stomach, you mean you want a flat, roll-free stomach? If this is the case, there is a simple answer: cardio.

As you cannot target weight loss on any area of your body, you will need to do some good all-over cardio exercises to burn the excess fat. If you do no cardio, but lots of crunches, you will actually be bulking your waistline up with muscle. You say you are happy with your general size, good girl! However, obviously if you burn fat, it will probably be from all over your body, not just your stomach. Just to warn you!

To use myself as an example, I was very skinny when I was 18. I had a very flat stomach because I had hardly any body fat. I never did sit ups. However, the rest of me looked unhealthy! You could see my ribs - it was not nice. Now I've put on a few pounds and like my body shape, even if I get one little roll around my midriff when I sit down. I know that if I lost 6lbs, this roll would pretty much disappear. It's the same principle for you - don't take it to the extremes where you become very skinny, but burning some fat is your first step.

Some good excercises that burn fat and simultaneously work your abdominal muscles are skipping, jumping on a trampette and using a stepper (especially those like the Lateral Thigh Trainer that move in various directions). Swimming is a great all-over workout; it works more muscles simultaneously than anything other activity.

Once you have burnt some fat, you may still wish to build some muscle in your stomach area. I have included some links below with good exercises for this. A gym ball is definitely a good idea. If you don't like the sound of that, there are plenty of exercises you can do using only your own body, with no need for apparatus. If (like me) you never know if you're doing it right and want something you know will work, try getting an ab-trainer you can use at home. Argos do some great ones, starting from £6.49! Most of these exercises work the upper abs, but the majority of excess in women is actually the lower abs (e.g. beneath your belly button). A good way of working these muscles out is to lie flat on your back on a bed or bench, with your knees bent over the edge. Straighten your legs out, hold them together, and slowly raise them so that they are level with the rest of your body. Hold for 5-10secs, then slowly lower. Do as many reps as you can.

For quick-fix solutions, you should also keep an eye on certain types of food, such as beans, broccoli, cauliflower, pasta, pastries and potatoes, which may bloat you.

I hope this helps! :-)

xo Emmie

Answer 3

I have the same problem, I don't like sit ups and even though I am not fat, I need to tone up my stomach.
Swimming helps to tone the whole body and it is a great exercise as your body benefits a lot from it (breathing capacity and blood circulation increase, less liable to have muscular damage, as the water helps to support the whole body, etc).
But if you want something local, why don't you try pilates. You can find a video about this physical activity and do it 2 to 3 times a week. Pilates are not the kind of physical exercise that you will be extremely tired after doing it, there are several levels of difficulty, and after 10 sessions (if not less) you will start to feel different - sexier, more sculpted, and a lot better with your body. There are a lot of Pilates questions in yahoo answers, so if you are interested type in Pilates in the 'search for questions' field and you will find plenty of info of how it works, its history, the results, etc.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Swimming helps everything, but you can exercise your stomach muscles everywhere. After giving birth, women are sometimes advised to regularly pull in their tummy so they feel like it's touching their back.
You can do this sat on the bus or behind a desk. Vary the time you hold it in. Regular use of these muscles will help strengthen them.
I don't like exercising but am a size 12 (uk) - I've done this with my stomach for about 20 yrs and even when I've put on weight have always managed to keep a flat tummy because of this technique.
Anyone know a similar exercise for my butt?

Answer 5

You Could get some electronic toning pads or better still a toning belt which can be worn under your clothes and exercises your muscles whilst you carry on with your every day tasks etc.These are great but can be pricey although i dont think the belts are as expensive.That is the only other option i can think up for you really with you not liking situps etc.
Hope this can be of some help.

Answer 6

Get an exercise ball that could make things less boring...

Duck and twist during your daily routine. Reach with your left hand to things on your right and visa versa. If you feel like turning around to face something, see if you can do it with keeping your hips in place and twisting at the waist (warning: awkward when talking to other people, use only against inanimate objects). While walking or standing, pretend that something is coming toward you and you have to duck to get out of the way. Do this as often as you are comfortable or at times when it won't look weird. You can bend forward from the hips or, if you're really into it, bend at the knees too and really "sink" out of the way.



Lose Fat

Lift Weights. The more muscle your body has, the more calories your body burns, even at rest. Many people are afraid of getting huge due to weight lifting. This is meaningless. You will NOT gain a lot of mass if you're not taking in a lot of calories as well. Also keep in mind that most of the huge people you see on TV or in print achieve that state by going on high protein and high carb diets. They increase their caloric intake specifically to bulk up. So the fear of bulking up should NOT be a reason to not lift weights. As a rule of thumb, the larger the muscle the more energy it will burn to sustain itself. Therefore the most effective muscle groups to work for fat loss are large muscle groups: thighs and hamstrings, the back, and the chest. You can also lift your body weight without going to a gym, through pushups, situps, chinups, etc.

Do Cardio. No matter how muscular your abs are that six pack isn't going to show if you cover it up with a layer of fat. Running, biking, swimming, stair climbing, jumping rope, tennis, volleyball, dancing, squash, playing dance dance revolution or any other activity that gets you moving and keeps you moving is a great way to burn fat. However, a cardio workout should be performed for at least 20 MINUTES to burn fat. Prior to this your body will simply run on it's stored energy, which results in minimal fat loss. If possible, cardio should be the first part of your workout routine as this will help you to burn more fat once you begin your your weight lifting and abdominal exercises.

Good Luck ; )

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Answer 8

There is no such thing as 'toning', you can build up the muscles by doing crunches and sit ups, but getting a flat stomach requires fat loss which can't be targetted to a specific area of the body. Cardio is a good starting point, combine this with healthy eating and you'll be well on your way.

Answer 9

Tone stomach

Toning the stomach muscles is best achieved using common, basic exercises, such as crunches, sit ups and side bends. Or simple stomach exercises that you can work harder on at every workout. Once the stomach is toned it may be necessary to lose fat around the stomach area so your new, firm stomach muscles can be clearly seen

Basic Crunch: Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place your hands lightly behind your head for support. Using your abdominal muscles lift your shoulders a few inches off the ground, pause briefly and return to start position. Complete at least one set of 10-12 reps.

Standing Towel Circle: Stand tall and hold a small towel (or resistance band) taut overhead. Contract abs and slowly draw a large, wide circle over your head and around your torso with your hands. Keep towel pulled taut throughout. Return to beginning position and reverse the circular direction. Complete at least one set of 8-10 reps in each direction.

Oblique Twist With Ball: Begin by sitting on the ball. Walk feet forward until ball is resting under your back -- body is now parallel to the floor. Place hands lightly behind head for support. Using your abdominal muscles slowly crunch up lifting your shoulder blades off of the ball and rotate left shoulder toward right hip. Return to starting parallel position and repeat then switch sides.

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