A pot belly is one of many slang terms used to describe a large, fat-filled stomach. If you happen to have a pot belly, you know how uncomfortable it can be when you expose your midsection while wearing tight or revealing clothing. To resolve this issue, you need to promote full-body weight loss while toning your stomach muscles.
Cardiovascular Exercise
Cardiovascular exercise burns calories and melts pounds throughout your whole body, including your belly. Perform any type of cardio--fast-paced walking, running, indoor cycling, rowing or elliptical training--for 45 to 60 minutes, three to for days a week.
Hip Raises
Hip raises work your lower abs and are done on a bench. Lie face-up with your legs straight in front of you and your hands grasping the edges of the bench behind your head. In a steady motion, lift your legs toward your chest and lift your hips off the bench. As you do this, push your feet toward the ceiling and squeeze your abs forcefully. Slowly lower and repeat 15 to 20 times.
Incline Crunches
Incline crunches work your lower abs, and are done on a decline bench or slant board. Lie face-up with your lower shins braced under the padded support. After placing your hands on the sides of your head, lift your shoulders off the bench and squeeze your abs forcefully. Slowly lower and repeat for 15 to 20 repetitions.
Hanging Oblique Knee Raises
Hanging oblique knee raises are performed with a pull-up bar. Grab the bar with an overhand, shoulder-width grip and let your legs hang straight down toward the floor. In a steady motion, pull your knees up toward your right shoulder and squeeze your abs forcefully. Slowly lower and repeat going toward your left shoulder. Continue to alternate from side to side until you've completed 15 to 20 repetitions.
Stability Ball Crunches
Stability ball crunches target your upper abs. Lie face-up on the ball with your shoulders and head slightly elevated, your knees bent and your feet shoulder-width apart on the floor. After placing your hands on the sides of your head, lift your shoulders forward and squeeze your abs forcefully. Slowly lower and repeat 15 to 20 times.
Crunch-ups
Toe-touch crunches work your upper and lower abs, and are performed with a medicine ball. Lie on your back with your arms fully extended above your chest, the ball in your hands and your legs fully extended with your feet parallel to the ceiling. In a controlled motion, lift your shoulders and push the ball up to your toes. As you do this, squeeze your abs forcefully. Slowly lower and repeat for 15 to 20 repetitions.
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