Thursday, February 11, 2010

Most women after having children have the tendency of having the dreaded flabby belly. Chances are you probably wish that your stomach was flatter than it is. Here are some post pregnancy stomach flattening exercises that will help you obtain shape that you are looking for so that you can feel and look amazing.

Here are 3 exercises that will help. Before you jump fully into these exercise you will need to get the blessings of your doctor. There is no point getting into an exercise program and then hurting yourself so get the 'Yes you can start exercising' and then go do it.

1) The Stretch Crunch - great for beginners

This is a great post pregnancy stomach flattening exercise that is easy for beginners to do. First, lie on your back. Extend your arms above your head and keep your legs together. What you then need to do is contract your stomach muscles and bend up your right knee. Simultaneously lift your shoulders from the floor a bit and bring your arms forward. Keep them straight out in front of you. Relax your stomach muscles as you return to the starting position. Repeat with your left knee. Do 10 to 15 repetitions of this exercise by alternating your legs.

2) The Twister - great for intermediate

Another great post pregnancy stomach flattening exercise is the twister. This might be a little harder for beginners, so make sure that you feel comfortable doing this before you proceed. While toning your stomach will hurt a bit, there is a difference between the ache of sore muscles and an injury. Doing post pregnancy stomach flattening exercises correctly and at a moderate level for beginners can help prevent injury.

For the twister, you need to lie down on your back. Hold your hands together behind your head. Crossing your ankles you need to raise your legs so that your feet are slightly higher than your knees. As you lift your head and shoulders up off of the floor slightly, contract your stomach muscles and twist your upper body to the right to touch your left elbow to your right knee. Relax and return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise put with the opposite side. Repeat this stomach toning exercise 10 to 15 times.

3) Scissor Kicks - great for intermediate to advance

One last great post pregnancy stomach flattening exercise is a scissor kick. Like the other exercises, begin by lying on the floor. Put your arms at your sides with your palms facing down. Lift your legs to a 45 degree angle and then open them into a wide V. Contract your stomach muscles as you lift your head and shoulders off of the ground. Bring your legs back together and cross them into an X. Uncross and spread back into a V. Do 10 to 15 repetitions of this exercise.

These exercises are a great start to your post pregnancy exercises. Next, to get more into your fitness training, click on post pregnancy exercise and you will be on your way to a great looking body.

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