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Toning my stomach
20 female.
I feel like i have gotten a little extra fat in my stomach area ugh :( It all went to my stomach! I don't really work out. I run here and there, do some crunches when I feel like it. I just want my stomach to be more toned for summer. I feel really self conscious right now!!
What are some work outs I can do to tone or maybe lose some fat in my stomach??
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If you want to burn fat then cardio (exercises that work the heart buscle therefore increasing the heart rate) is the way forward. If you want to lose weight i'd suggest cutting your daily calorie intake to 1800 and making healthier choices. The best time to burn fat is in the morning before eating anything. Your body takes the energy it needs straight from the fat stores. A good amount of cardio five times a week will be sufficient to shift those few pounds and its even more enjoyable to make it fun! such as swimming, a sport or with friends.
As for toning this happens when you directly exercise the abdominal muscles. Things like yoga or pilates is great for all round toning and is a low level impact exercise. If you're a member of a gym then there's many fangled machines that can work on your abdominal muscles as well as trainers that can tailor an exercise programme appropriate to your needs.
You can also do things at home. Doing forty crunches when you wake up not only burns the calories from fat stored before eating but kick starts your metabolism for the day. Theres also '8 minute abs' which is personal favourite and very popular amongst people of all ages and fitness levels even today. If you stick to it it definitely produces the desired results - even if you do have to suffer the decades old spandex exercise gear!
The best thing about muscular exercises is that your body continues to burn calories for hours after exercise whereas cardio stops burning calories as soon as you terminate the exercise. As with many things, the more effort, time and research you do, the better the results. If you put in the effort you'll see what you want in the mirror. Just remember to do so safely and properly.
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You don't have to run to get fit... you could just walk everyday for at least 20-30 minutes. Every night before you go to sleep you should do 100 sit ups. That's what I pretty much did and in no time I got 4 pack abs. Don't forget to hydrate yourself. Good Luck(:
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