Hints and Tips

WARNING: Do not try these if you have been unwell for any length of time or if you are unsure. See your doctor first. Read the Disclaimer.

Do not focus on just one set of muscles remember to keep a balance between the muscle groups.

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Check with your doctor that you are safe to start a exercise program. If you have any health or joint problems do not attempt these exercises on your own, seek an experts advice.

First lose the weight, you may already have strong tummy muscles but they maybe hidden under some layers of fat.

Follow a healthy diet, and exercise 5 to 6 times per week doing Cardiovascular exercises.

If you want to focus on your abdominal muscles here are some options based on a basic sit up As these exercises become easier add more different types of abdominal work, to benefit an all over workout for your tummy muscles.

The Basic situp

Lie on your back, feet hip width apart, feet flat on the floor, knees bent.

The basic sit-up position

The basic sit-up using a fitball

Put your finger tips on your temples, or hands crossed on your shoulders or placed on your thighs. Whichever feels easier for you.

From here, making sure you have a gap between your chin and your chest, keeping your head in alignment with the rest of your spine, lift the upper body only. Make sure you breath out on the effort.

Aim for 3 sets of 15 repetitions or start with 5 and increase repetitions at each workout if you feel well and able.

To increase resistance pop yourself on a fit ball. Draw an imaginary line through the tummy button and your back to the centre of the ball. Do not lean right back over the fit ball.

Repeat the routine as above, aim for 3 sets of 10 repetitions for each workout until you succeed. Aim to do this every other day.