1. High tech trainer
To get a flat stomach you first need to lose fat from your middle – which means doing aerobic exercise for 30 minutes at least three times a week. Like the idea of running but need extra motivation? How about Paula Radcliffe as your personal trainer? You can now buy special Nike trainers that wirelessly transmit performance data, such as time and distance covered, to your iPod. If you hit your goals Paula will congratulate you over your headphones!
2. Get Wii Fit
The Wii Fit is the ultimate fun workout you can do at home by yourself or with friends. You exercise on a balance board that uses sensors to measure your weight and track your movements while a virtual personal trainer demonstrates the exercises and gives feedback on your performance. There are lots of fitness games to try, from yoga to step aerobics and snowboarding. Try hula hooping – it's great for working those oblique abdominal muscles.
3. Stay on the ball
The next time you sit down to watch EastEnders swap your armchair for a fitness ball. You may feel silly at first, but sitting on the ball is a great tummy toner as your stomach muscles have to work hard to keep your balance and prevent you falling off the ball.
4. Do the plank
The plank pose is great for working the inner abdonminal muscle that holds the stomach in and supports the spine. Get into the push-up position with your hands under your shoulders and feet together. Look down at the ground with your head in line with your spine. Hold the position for as long as you can. Remember to breath normally and pull your belly button into your spine.
5. Eat your way to a flat tummy
Bloating usually indicates you are not digesting your food properly. Eat more fibre and drink plenty of water to aid digestion and elimnation. Give up fizzy drinks, sugary snacks, chewing gum and alcohol and cut back on the amount of dairy products and pasta in your diet. Foods that are easy to digest include white fish, lean meat, carrots and rice.
6. Suck it in
By exercising the deep 'corset' muscles that keep your back strong you can improve your posture and give your stomach a flatter appearance. Simply pull in your stomach so your belly button is drawn towards your spine. Keep breathing normally and hold it in for a count of 10. Do this waiting for the bus, out shopping or watching TV.
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