Tummy Taming Tips by Elaine Goodlad, IFBB Fitness Pro
*Suck in your gut.
Elaine got into this habit when she was a teenager, and she swears this is the main reason her tummy's flat. Whether you're standing in a grocery line or driving to work, pull your belly button to your spine. Keep your shoulders back, chest open, and your back slightly arched.
*Follow the Pilates movement.
"Pilates is all about core stability, "Elaine says. Within just a few minuites of doing Pilates, you'll feel your belly burn.
*Tune in with yoga.
Like Pilates, yoga relies on core stablitiy to execute move properly.
*Sweat it out.
To sap fat around your abs, you have to do cardio. Get moving for 30 to 40 minutes at least five days a week. (****Chelle Belle - this may be too much for those will very little body fat and have difficulty putting on muscle mass. Too much cardio for these people (such as myself) would rob your muscles. For me, cardio is no more than twice a week or else I'd lose my muscle gains)
*Shape up your eating habits.
Focus on cutting fats and sugars from your diet and eating healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.
*Play portion police.
Blame out of control portions for the growing number of love handles. Learn what constitutes a portion and check food labels.
*Shoot for small,
frequent meals.
Eating often can help speed up your metabolism. With a faster metabloism, fat will have trouble sticking to your waistline.
*Park your butt on a ball.
When you sit, that is. Rather than sitting in a chair, use a
stability ball. "Your core muscles will be forced to work, even though you're just sitting," Elaine says.
*Get realistic.
If you aren't so lucky, genetically speaking, six pack abs might not be in your future. And that's okay. But strive for strong abs to help you function better in life.
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