If you're new to this, then exercising might feel a bit "foreign". Is it getting difficult to find clothes to fit you? Exercise is the most natural way to lose all those pounds - especially those around your belly. If you want to achieve a flat tummy, it's best to start with the right exercises to do just the job.
Before trying on any workout routine for a flat tummy, it might be best to do some cardio routines first. For beginners, 15 to 30 minutes of cardio workout for a week should help you get started. Then, accelerate to a 1-2 hour cardio workout or as tolerated.
Once you've achieved this, you perform extensive routines to achieve a flat tummy. Try doing these routines to jump off your abs routines:
• Crunches: This is the standard flat tummy routine you can do regularly. Start by lying on your back with both hands crossing over your chest and your legs bent. Lift your legs about 3-4 inches up and lift your upper body weight using your abdominal muscles. Avoid using the back muscles as this induces a lot of strain on your lower back muscles. Don't force yourself to lift your entire back off the floor.
• Sit-ups: First, lie on the floor with bent knees and feet flat on the surface. Then, cross your arms across your chest. Lift you upper body area to a sitting position without lifting your feet off the floor. Don't use your back muscles to lift your entire upper body portion. Do this repetitively for about 20-25 cycles for starters. Don't push yourself if you can't achieve this on the first try. Once you've built tolerance at this rate, you can now progress using weights to create a flat tummy.
• Leg lifts: The concept of this workout is similar to that of bicycling -- only that you're sitting up while doing this. You can also alternate touching your knees with your elbow. Lying on your back with your hands cupped behind your head, touch your right knee with your left elbow. Then, do the other side. Alternately do this as tolerated.
Don't rush results. You might not be able to see a flat tummy instantaneously. You need to shed off fat first before you can work on your abdominal muscles. You should maintain your cardio workouts to burn excess calories to enhance development of muscle mass. With proper diet and regular workouts, you're closer to achieving a toned physique sooner than you thought!
