10 Best exercises for toning the belly
Posted on March 26, 2010
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For a toned belly you can do a number of exercises. Combining weight training/toning exercises with cardio/fat burning exercises would be your best bet, but it’s your choice to make. Have a look at the following top 10 exercises to tone your belly and pick your pick:
1. Abs exercises
This would most definitely be your first thought when it comes to toning exercises and would include crunches and sit ups. Make sure to exercise all the abs muscles and not just one or two.
2. Pilates
Pilates exercises strengthens the core muscles (the abs, lower back and hip flexors) and if you practice regularly you will get a tight and toned mid section.
3. Yoga
If you stress too much, the body stores extra fat on your tummy. So destress with regular yoga classes.
4. Hula Hooping
You will be amazed at the effect a hula hoop can have on your abs -it strengthens and tones the entire abs.
5. Dancing
Dancing in all of its forms will help to firm and tighten the middle.
6. Laughing
Laughing would not really be considered as an exercise, but it does however tone the tummy.
7. Kick box aerobics
The kicking and the punching movements works the whole core area and firms and tones it – resulting in a firmer and more toned middle.
8. Weigh training
Weight training burns a lot of fat – that will lead to your abs being more visible.
9. Cardio
The stomach muscles are all in motion when you do cardio and this will lead to a more toned mid section. One of the best cardio machines is the Carl Lewis motorised treadmill, be sure to check it out.
10. Swimming
Swimming is a great low impact exercise that also tones the middle.
If your belly has excess fat, you have to burn it off. One of the best ways of doing that is by including lots of fat burning foods.
These exercises will ensure that you get a tight and toned tummy. All you have to do is pick a few and get exercising for at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes at a time. Just stay motivated, dedicated and never give up on your goals to get a toned tummy.
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