One of the most common questions asked in every health club is, "How do I flatten my stomach?" This question does not have an easy answer. A flat stomach depends on your genetics as well as time and dedication spend changing your lifestyle.
Step 1
Develop healthy eating habits based on the helpful suggestions at the USDA's MyPyramid.gov. Speak with doctor, a nutritionist or a fitness professional about a healthy eating program.
Step 2
Perform cardiovascular exercise such as walking, running, swimming and cycling. Aim to spend 30 minutes every day to burn off fat covering your stomach muscles.
Step 3
Sit on top of a stability ball with your feet on the floor to perform crunches, one of the most effective stomach-strengthening moves. Walk your feet forward until the ball is resting against your lower back. Lie back on the ball and place your hands behind your ears with your thumbs pointing down. Point your elbows out to the sides. Exhale, look up at the ceiling and tighten your stomach muscles while lifting your shoulder blades off the ball. Hold for a count of two, inhale and release. Repeat 10 to 15 times and two or three sets.
Step 4
Place your feet onto the base of the captain's chair, a tall chair lacking a set found a health club or fitness center, for additional abs work. Place your back against the pad and your arms onto the arm rests. Support your body weight with your arms and bend your knees to lift your feet off the base. Exhale and lift your knees further into your chest. Inhale and lower your knees, but keep your feet lifted off base until your final repetition. Repeat 10 to 12 times for two to three sets.
Step 5
Lie on the floor, pressing your lower back into the ground, to begin the pedal crunch. Place your hands behind your ears. Bring both knees up to a 45-degree angle with your feet off the floor. Slowly perform a bike pedal motion by bringing your right knee closer to your chest and touching your left elbow to it, as you do this, straighten your left leg. Repeat on the other leg and continue for 10 to 12 repetitions.
Things You'll Need
- Exercise stability ball
- Captain's chair
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