Nobody likes to have stomach fat. Thanks to today's fashion there
are fewer ways to hide your belly fat and losing it in favor of the
"six pack" abs that have become so popular (with "washboard stomachs"
not far behind) is on most people's priority lists. Here is the good
news: having some stomach fat doesn't always indicate poor health.
Usually having a "belly" is more of an indication that your body is
distributing your weight unevenly. Here are some quick tips to help you
lose stomach fat:
1. Eat a healthy diet that is free of saturated
fats and processed food. Natural foods are low in calories and easier
for the body to digest. Eating a healthy diet is the first step in
getting rid of belly fat.
2. Exercise regularly. It is important
to exercise your whole body. That said, here are a few exercises
designed specifically to help you lose stomach fat:
Lunges
Lunges
help your backside as well as your "front side." Begin by standing tall
with your hands on your hops and your feet a few inches apart. Tighten
your stomach muscles but don't arch your back. Beginning with your right
leg, take a large step forward while lifting your left heel slightly
but keeping the rest of your left foot on the floor. Make sure your toes
and your knees are pointed forward.
While keeping your legs in
this position, lower your upper body until your front knee forms as
close to a ninety degree angle as you can get without hurting yourself.
Your knee should be over your ankle but not over your shoelaces. Your
goal is to line up your pelvis with your right knee.
While
returning to an upright position, bring your left leg forward to meet
your right leg and repeat the process using your left leg.
Squats
Squats
can be done any where at any time. Here's how to do them: start by
standing upright. Your feet should be hip width apart. Your toes, knees
and hips should form a straight line. Pull in your stomach muscles so
that your belly button moves in toward your backbone and contract your
abdominal muscles. Slowly bend your knees while keeping your upper body
straight. The motion should feel like sitting down on a chair. You want
to create ninety degree angles with your knees--or as close as you can
get without hurting yourself. Your knees should stay behind your toes.
Hold
this position for a single count and then slowly stand back up
straight. When you stand back up take care to keep your weight on your
heels or else you could do damage to your hips and knees. You should
also take care not to lock your knees when you return to your standing
position. Instead keep them bent a little bit. Don't raise or lower
yourself too quickly. Each direction should take about three counts.
A
single set of squats involves between ten and fifteen individual
squats. To see a significant difference in your stomach fat you need to
do between one and three sets every day.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
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