A flat stomach doesn’t seem as important in Sacramento, CA, during the winter. However, once warm weather hits and clothing becomes more revealing, it takes a top priority. That means strengthening core muscles, particularly the external obliques, internal obliques, transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, and pyramidalis muscles. Getting rid of belly fat is vital for other reasons. Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is dangerous. It causes inflammation that leads to serious conditions, including diabetes.

You can start exercising before you put one foot on the floor in the morning.

You can boost your potential for a flat stomach with exercises done in bed. You can do a few before you sleep or wake up in the morning. Pulling your stomach in tightly as you blow the air out of your lungs and holding is a simple exercise. It’s called a suction exercise. Stretch your trunk by pushing your feet down as far as possible as you stretch your hands up to stretch your body, is also. You can do abdominal crunches, leg scissors, and bicycles while still in bed.

Bodyweight exercises are basic.

Building core muscles is mandatory for a flat stomach. You can do it in a gym, but you also can do it at home during downtime. If you’re watching TV or binge-watching videos, multitask. Do planks while you watch. Lay face down on the floor with your forearms on the floor and arms bent at the elbow at a 90-degree angle. Lift your body, keeping it straight from your head to your toes. Your weight should be on the forearms and toes. Hold for as long as you can.

The yoga position Navasana builds a flat stomach.

The Navasana looks easy, but it’s grueling. Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Lean back while you straighten your arms in front of you with your palms beside your knees. Lift your feet from the floor until your calves form a right angle with your thighs and your trunk forms a V. Straighten your legs as much as possible without affecting your form, straighten your legs. Keep your core muscles tight. Hold that position for as long as possible.

• Your diet makes a big difference. Eating a nutritious diet is vital. It should contain adequate soluble fiber that slows digestion and improves the microbiome. Limit refined carbs and increase protein. Include monounsaturated fatty acids.
• Increasing your activity level. Ride a bike. Walk with vigor. Hold onto the side of the pool and do flutter kicks. You can do those same flutter kicks lying on your belly on the floor to flatten your stomach.
• Isometric exercises, like the stomach-flattening suction exercise, can be done anywhere. Pulling your stomach in and holding it tight should be done throughout the day until it becomes a habit.
• Stress control is vital for a flat stomach. Stress causes the creation of cortisol. Scientists found a link between high cortisol levels and belly fat. Learn to meditate or other stress relief techniques like belly breathing.

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