Dealing with wayward abdominal Flab

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Dealing with wayward abdominal Flab

Correct posture really can improve the way your stomach looks. Always remember to stand up straight, put your shoulders back, and tuck in your abdomen and buttocks.

Breathe deeply, from the diaphragm. Pull in your abdominal muscles and hold for several seconds. Make this breathing exercise part of your daily routine, do it while you're brushing your teeth or sitting at your desk, or whenever you're stuck in traffic or waiting for a bus or train.

Cycling is excellent exercise, either for real or on an exercise bike. If you don't have a bicycle, try this instead.

Lie on your back. Put your hands beneath your buttocks and bend both knees up to your chest. Extend one leg straight up towards the ceiling. As you bend it with a pedaling motion, extend the other. Repeat up to 20 times.
Beware Do not attempt this exercise if you suffer from back pain; consult your doctor about the exercises that will strengthen your abdominal muscles without damaging your back.

Another exercise is the following.

Lie on your back. inhale and then, as you exhale, slowly curl your head and shoulders upwards and slide your hands up your thighs towards your knees. Pause. Inhale, and then exhale while uncurling down to a resting position. Repeat 10 times.

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Last update 4th Feb 2003