A Few Simple But Effective Excercises For Woman - Lose Fat And Get Fit!

The media is well-known for it's love of a flat stomach, instantly turning on any celebrity who shows even an ounce of fat. This has meant several normal people like you and I becoming more than a little obsessed with having a flat belly.



There are some straightforward abdominal exercises women can do that can facilitate you to get a flat stomach while not hurting yourself. These exercises are safe no matter what level of fitness you have got and very effective at toning up your stomach.



The top layer of muscles in your abdomen are referred to as the six pack. They will not lay flat unless the underlying obliques and transversus abdominis muscles are toned. Unless you've got toned this transverse layer your belly can always stick out a small amount no matter how much you work on your six pack.



The Floor Bicycle



Lay on the floor on your back with your legs out straight and put your hands behind your head. Lift 1 leg, bending your knee as you contract your belly muscles and lift your shoulders slightly off the floor. Be careful not to tug your knee.



Bring your elbow and knee together bending so that they touch. You will then lower your leg and elbow and do the same exercise but on the opposite side.



Start by doing this slowly and speed it up as you get more comfortable with it. A variation is to bring opposite knees and elbows together, requiring you to turn your upper body. This gives the oblique muscles a work out.



Deep Belly Breaths



This exercise will be done any time, even when sat at your desk working or watching television. Take a deep breath in while sitting up straight. As you breathe in, you need to let your tummy expand outwards while your body remains relaxed. Contract your belly muscles as you let the breathe out and squeeze out every little bit of air.



Deep Belly Breaths Part 2



You need to be laying on the ground for this exercise. Lay on your back and raise your legs up, bent at the knees. Grab the back of your legs with your hands and make sure that your elbows point outwards. Repeat the deep belly breath exercises but imagine you're pulling your belly button through to your back after you breathe out.



Gentle Crunches



In the identical position as the previous exercise do a gentle crunch. Avoid pulling your head forwards but do not worry about curling your back. Do as many of those as you can but if you feel any type of pain simply stop straight away.



Side Lifts



Side lifts are great for toning your oblique muscles and will be a challenge to start out with. Laying on your side on the floor, lean on your elbow together with your forearm flat on the floor. Keep your body straight as you elevate your leg up and hold it for around ten seconds. Repeat this five to 10 times, or more if you are ready to without hurting yourself) and then flip over and swap legs.



You do not want to try and injure yourself doing thousands of sit ups in order to get a flat belly. These five exercises, if done consistently, will give you a nicely toned and formed stomach without any risk of injury.