Getting a flat stomach is tough and keeping it can be even tougher

Getting a flat stomach is tough and keeping it can be even tougher but let's face it, if it was easy everyone would have one and they wouldn't be so sought after. Not only do you have to spend time doing the actual exercises you need to watch you eat as well. Doing one without the other is not going to give you the results that you want. Exercising on its own will not get rid of fat from around the belly not matter how many sit-up or crunches you do. It will however tone up the ab muscles and once you lose a little weight they will start to show through. Some of the best exercises you can do to work out the stomach are: The Bicycle Exercise This exercise is great for working out lots of muscles although not recommended for those just starting out as it can be quite hard. Lie down on a mat with hands behind the head. Next bring knees up to the chest and lift shoulders off the floor. Now comes the tricky part. Bring the left elbow to the right knee as you straighten the left leg. Then right elbow to left knee while straightening the right leg. If you are doing it properly this should produce a smooth pedalling motion that exercises lots of muscle groups at the same time. Reverse Crunches This exercise is a lot easier and doesn't require quite as much coordination to do properly. Start from a lying position on the floor and bring the knees up to the chest. From this position engage the ab muscles and straighten legs so they are pointing to the ceiling. Return legs to starting position and try and do 2 or 3 sets of 10 reps each. The Plank This is another fairly simple exercise that is a good way to tone muscles and build stamina. It works out the muscles in the stomach and the back and is a great way to build core strength which is essential for a wide range of exercises. Start from a position face down on the floor with the body propped up on forearms. Push up from the floor so weight is supported by just the toes and forearms. Your back should be flat with the stomach muscles contracted. Hold this position for at least 20 seconds (longer if you can) and repeat 5 times. More : weight watchers 4th of july recipes weight watchers 49 points weight watchers 4 points weight watchers 40 off weight watchers 47th street weight watchers 40/42 weight watchers 4th of july cake weight watchers 4 person tracker digital scale weight watchers 45 points weight watchers 40 clove garlic chicken weight watchers 5k weight watchers 5k charm weight watchers 5k prep plan weight watchers 5 can soup weight watchers 5 point meals weight watchers 5 hour energy weight watchers 5 goal weight watchers 5 guys weight watchers 5 weight watchers 5 star recipes weight watchers 6 point meals weight watchers 60 madison weight watchers 60614 weight watchers 60004 weight watchers 63141 weight watchers 60603 weight watchers 63011 weight watchers 63119 weight watchers 61761 weight watchers 60035 weight watchers 7 layer dip weight watchers 7 day free trial weight watchers 7 up cake weight watchers 7 day menu weight watchers 7 layer salad weight watchers 77057 weight watchers 7 day meal plan weight watchers 78232 weight watchers 77095 weight watchers 77379 weight watchers 800 number weight watchers 8 points weight watchers 800 weight watchers 89052 weight watchers 80015 weight watchers 85020 weight watchers 85022 weight watchers 8 healthy guidelines weight watchers 87th kedzie weight watchers 8 point dinners weight watchers 9 point meals weight watchers 92111 weight watchers 90046 weight watchers 94105 weight watchers 91367 weight watchers 90036 weight watchers 92130 weight watchers 91604 weight watchers 99 restaurant weight watchers 96th street indianapolis success diet success diet stories success diet pills success diet plans success diet shakes success dieting statistics success diet coke sunfood success diet system sunfood success diet weight loss success diets success diet statistics success diet quotes success diet chef success diet programs success diet australia success with gfcf dietautism plant based diet success stories beyond diet success stories wheat belly diet success stories south beach diet success stories 2012 south beach diet success stories south beach diet success stories pictures south beach diet success south beach diet success rate success south beach diet phase 1 south beach diet success photos low carb diet success stories 2012 slow carb diet success stories caveman diet success stories lean cuisine diet success stories low carb diet success photos low carb diet success stories cambridge diet success stories eat clean diet success stories dukan diet success stories 2012 dukan diet success stories 17 day diet success stories dr tims success diet 3 day diet success stories dukan diet success