Tummy exercise

[Zpat]

Without using any equipment what is the best tummy exercise for toning your mid section? Links to any video clips would be great.

[blissfultrotter]

It's a little difficult at first, but leg raise is the most effective, or at least I think so. You should also couple it with other abdominal exercises and a good diet. Stay away from sugar.

[bang_ker]

I think you should do some situps and crunches. They're probably best at toning your midsection. There are different variations of the crunch too, and they vary in difficulty as well. It's best if you couple it with a diet and some cardio exercises.

[blissfultrotter]

Leg raise, 10 counts, 3 sets... works the midsection fast. Of course you have to do other crunch styles of exercise.

[hippopotamus]

If you want something convenient and cheap get one of those 24" diameter inflatable balls. They're 10 bucks at bargain shops around me. I do sit ups laying down on the ball and it works great. Been doing them that way for over 2 years now.

[blissfultrotter]

Originally Posted by hippopotamus

If you want something convenient and cheap get one of those 24" diameter inflatable balls. They're 10 bucks at bargain shops around me. I do sit ups laying down on the ball and it works great. Been doing them that way for over 2 years now.

is it really effective? because the way i see it, it's just the same as lying on the floor and doing the same exercises. educate me now.

[denire]

I don't do those sit-ups and crunches. It hurts my tummy. What i do is just a simple dancing. I suggest dancing rather than situps and crunches.

[blissfultrotter]

what kind of dance? belly dancing?

[tigerant5000]

I also enjoy dancing as well. Any type of fast dancing seems to work for me. I have some disco CD's that I love to use. I tried tried aerobics but could never keep up. This way I can dance at my own pace and enjoy. I suggest starting about 7 mins then increasing. I do 15 mins in the morning, and another 15 in the afternoon.

Good Luck

[Mercury2008]

Proper eating healthy foods and a regular exercise are the best weight loss you may do. Anyway, did you know that eating a proper healthy foods is also help to loss your fats and at the same time stay in healthy.

[HardworkingMom]

Leg raise and sit-ups do wonders for the tummy! Hmm. I've not tried dancing for that purpose. I will most probably try that soon. Thanks!

HWM

[fling]

Any video links for these exercises?

[WithTheFlo]

Here's some video of Bob from The Biggest Loser demonstrating some exercises you can do for free in your living with no equipment. Any of these will help tone your tummy.

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Also, I find that simply being conscious of your posture and making an effort to stand and sit with a straight back, tummy tucked in, shoulders back, and head up will also train those muscles in your tummy to "tighten up".

[fling]

Thanks for the link

[Gomezj]

Crunches works for me too. Walking and using the stairs helps shed or at least not add any unwanted pounds in your love handle