Genetically, our bodies are conditioned to gain or lose weight . It is interesting to note that the first area where we gain weight, like the stomach, is also the last. We can’t reduce just the part that we don’t like. We lose inches all over our body once we lose Fat.
It is not difficult to exercise the tummy muscle. The muscles are not challenged by climbing stairs, bending over, stretching, or walk. It is important to put in a lot of effort to get it back on track. To get good results, the movements must be controlled and small. Second, during pregnant the muscle (transverse), as the baby grows in the uterus is pushed to the front. The muscle is stretched a lot and can hang forward after birth. This lack of muscle strength is what allows the tummy sit in the forward-facing position that Mothers are familiar with after birth.
It is always the lack of exercising this muscle that causes it to loosen up and appear ‘pot-bellied’.
Tummy Exercise Myth No: 1
You can reduce the ” love handle” by doing midsection exercises.
Fact
cannot be used to reduce fat in a specific area of the body. abdominal is not an exception. If you want a flat abdomen and to show off your abs then losing the body fat that covers them is the best way to do it. The only way to achieve this is by losing fat proportionately throughout your body. This can be achieved by burning more calorie.
Tummy Exercise Myth No: 2
You need to crunch a lot.
Fact
Overuse of Crunches can shorten your abdominals, cause your head to move forward and give you bad posture. You can reduce body fat by doing cardio exercises and eating healthy foods at reasonable quantities. To put it simply, “burn more than you consume”. The cardio will help to burn the stored fat while the low calorie diet will force the body to use that fat as energy.
The crunches, combined with a total-body workout (with strength training), helps to increase mass of muscle. Muscles burn calories, but fat doesn’t burn itself. The more muscle you have, the faster your body will lose weight.
You will strengthen your ab muscles if you do only crunches. It will result in a better posture, and less back problems. However, you won’t be able see your abdominal muscles as they will be covered by fat.
Myth no: 3
Exercise is more important than nutrition
Fact
Diet plays a major role in achieving a flat stomach. To avoid diet pitfalls, plan your nutrition ahead of time. Focus on proteins and green vegetables. fruits rich in fiber and zero-calorie drinks like Green Tea or water are also good choices. Avoid all Sugar.
Myth no: 4
Every day, you must train your stomach
Fact
It’s not necessary to train your tummy every day. Use non-conventional exercise such as Mountain Climbers or Stability Ball Jackknives instead to reduce stress on your lower back. Your training program should not include too many crunches or sit-ups. Beginners should instead focus on abdominal endurance using planks and sides planks. They can then progress to more advanced exercises.
Increase daily incidental activities.
Reduce the use labour-saving devices such as remote controls, etc.
Arrange your home or office in a way that is physically inefficient, requiring you to move around.
When you are on the phone, try standing up or even better, pace.
Use the stairs rather than the elevator when you park further from a store’s entrance.
