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The
water provides natural resistance, making the pool a great
place to do stomach exercises to flatten out that tummy.
When
the weather is warm, there is nothing quite like going for
a refreshing swim at the local pool. To add to the benefits,
you can use it as an opportunity to work on those stomach
muscles. The water provides natural resistance, making the
pool a great place to do stomach exercises to flatten out
that tummy. Despite the greater resistance water has than
air, aquasizing is low-impact, meaning less strain on joints.
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Try
out these exercises next time you take a trip down to your pool.
Remember, consult your doctor before beginning a new workout routine,
and always warm up properly to prevent injury.
The
first set of exercises to try is called the jump and dig. There
are two moves in this set, one for the upper body and one for the
lower body. The former is great for your obliques, and the latter
works on your abdominals. To start, stand in water that is between
your belly button and chest. To work the lower body (including your
abdominals), put your feet a wide distance apart, then jump so your
knees come up to the surface of the water and back down. Picture
a frog as you do it; this will help you get the form right. Next,
to work the upper body, begin by making a scoop with both hands
at the surface of the water. Bring your hand scoop below the surface,
then scoop up and to one side. Alternate sides to work the obliques
on both sides. Start by doing the two moves separately for three
minutes each. Once you have mastered the form, do them at the same
time to exercise both sets of stomach muscles at once.
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As
you build strength and endurance, you can add water gloves to increase
resistance. You can also do the exercises faster, packing more reps into
each three minute period. Form is key, though. Do not sacrifice form for
the sake of speed. It is better to do it properly than quickly. Also remember
to set fitness goals and work toward them at a gradual pace. Do not push
yourself too hard, too fast. You may want to see results fast, but an
injury will seriously delay your workout goals. Start small, know your
limits, and build gradually.
Side
Crunch
The next two stomach exercises require you to get off your feet and lie
down, preferably on the floor or other flat surface. Use a mat or towel
as a cushion if you have a particularly hard floor to work with. Lie down
on one side. For simplicity, let us say you are on your right side to
start. Bring your right arm across your waist so that your right hand
comes to rest on your left side. Touch your ear with the fingertips of
your left hand, so that your left elbows winds up pointing straight upward.
Lift your shoulders up off the floor while simultaneously raising your
left leg to height of about twelve inches (30 cm). Contract your obliques
as you do this. Hold for a few seconds, then gently lie back down. Do
this for an entire set, then switch to the right side.
As
long as you are working on your midsection, here are a few additional
tips. First, proper diet is essential to any fitness routine. A great,
hard workout can be completely negated by improper eating habits. Second,
stay hydrated both while working out and in everyday life. A good rule
of thumb is to take your body weight in pounds, divide it by 2, and drink
that number of ounces of water each day. This helps to keep the body functioning
at it's highest level. Third, rest up. This means not only getting plenty
of sleep, but also getting the right kind of sleep. Spend all night sleeping
on your stomach, and you will wake up with a sore back, making it difficult
to do your stomach exercises. Also be sure to schedule off days into your
routine to give your muscles a chance to rest up and rebuild. Now you
already have a great start on a toned, flat stomach!
These
are just a few of all the exercises to reduce your tummy out there. If
you are looking to exercise your way, look for any exercise that works
your core, especially the transverse
abdominal muscles. In addition, exercising watching abs
workouts videos is a great way to follow up. |
