Healthy eating habits, regular cardio exercise and stomach-toning exercises are all essential in getting that perfect tummy. While gyms and advertisements would like you to believe that this can be costly, there are certain moves that can be done at home and that don't require any money. Doing these moves regularly will flatten and tone the stomach and keep it that way. Rotate through the following exercises for optimal results.
Step 1
Start with a basic crunch. Lay down on the floor with your back flat and your knees bent, keeping your feet roughly 6 inches from the ground and your hands either behind your head or resting on the floor next to your hips. Lift your knees toward your chest, while slowly breathing in, until your bottom is off the floor. Then slowly return your legs to the starting position while slowly breathing out. Be sure you feel your lower abs start to burn after the first few crunches, which indicates that they are doing the work here. Repeat this motion 10 to 30 times, depending on your fitness level, then rest briefly before repeating. For best results, repeat this set two or three more times.
Step 2
Do a bicycle crunch, which will work both the upper and lower abdominals, as well as the obliques. Lay down on the floor with your back flat and your hands behind your head, your shoulders off the ground and your knees bent in toward your chest. Bring your right knee and left elbow together while extending your left leg to a 45-degree angle, then switch, bringing in your left knee and right elbow and straightening your right leg to a 45-degree angle. Continue in this smooth motion, similar to riding a bicycle for 10 to 30 reps, depending on your fitness level. Rest briefly then repeat the exercise two or three more times for best results.
Step 3
Do leg lifts. Lay down on the floor with your back flat and your hands flat, palms down, resting under your bottom. Lift your legs so they are perpendicular to the floor, then flex your abs and keep your legs straight as you slowly lower your legs back toward the floor. Stop when your feet are 2 to 4 inches away from the floor and hold them there for 1 second, then slowly lift them back up to the perpendicular position. Repeat this motion 10 to 30 times, depending on your fitness level, then rest briefly before repeating. For best results, repeat this set two or three more times.
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