Exercises for a Flat Stomach
The formula for a flat stomach is not difficult. However, in order to be successful with the flat stomach formula, we need to understand three basic factors that will determine how flat our stomach will get. Those factors are: monitoring the frequency and quality of our food intake, increasing our energy expenditure and decreasing stress in our lives.
As we strive for a flat stomach, we must also monitor the quality and frequency of our food intake. We can begin by increasing our food intake to 5-6 meals throughout the day. Each meal should be made up of foods from the different basic food groups. Water intake is very important, which is a better alternative to sodas. Making healthier food choices will help give our bodies the necessary fuel for our daily lives and our workouts.
The exercises to flatten our stomach should begin gradually, walking for at least 20 minutes and progressing to 30 minutes. The intensity should be challenging so the body will utilize energy from fat.
By focusing on multi joint exercises, we can increase our metabolism and decrease our overall fat. By increasing our metabolism, we can tap into the body’s fat burning capabilities to help flatten our stomach, where the fat is accumulated. When we increase our lean body mass from exercise, our bodies will search for the next available energy source, which will be fat from our stomach.
Our bodies have a way of surviving and maintaining energy supplies when it feels it is in danger. When we have high levels of stress, our bodies produce the Cortisol hormone, which stores fat in our stomach area. Stress causes the body to hold onto the fat, so that it can be used as an energy source for survival.
One method of coping with stress is deep breathing. Take a deep breath through your nose, try to feel the breath go deeply into your lungs and into your diaphragm, then slowly breathe out and exhale through your mouth. This technique allows for more oxygen in your system as well as help remove carbon dioxide from our bodies.
Flattening your stomach can be as easy as 1-2-3, nutrition, physical activity and stress reduction. By committing to making changes in our lives, we are able to achieve that flat stomach.