Flatten Your Belly With These Moves

How many do you know who does not complain about their mid-section? I know a lot and that includes me! I have been trying so hard to lose the bulge but ever since I reached the big 4-0, losing weight has become a nightmare. The girth is following my age! And I am not losing weight as much as I exercise. It could be due to metabolic issues but I am sure there are natural ways to achieve weight loss and a flatter belly by moving around - a lot.

Here are some moves I have read from RealAge.com on how to flatten your belly. It does not require gym equipment nor membership. It won't certainly take so much of your time but just spare few minutes a day to do these moves and you may see an improvement.

I have to see it for myself but no harm in trying. Now, try these steady plank moves for a great core workout.

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Lie face down on a carpet or yoga mat with your arms folded close to your body and hands by your ears.
Push up your body about 6 inches so only your toes and forearms touch the ground; your body rests like a plank between them.
Keep your stomach pulled in by contracting and keep your buttocks tight. Your body must be kept straight and eyes on the floor.
Hold as long as you can. If you can hold the position for more than a minute then you're a superman/superwoman! There's no need to hold it as long as 1 minute but you're encouraged if you can.

These movement will tighten your core, the very foundation of your body which are the torso muscles, abdomen and hips. Sneak in few minutes of these movements during your break time or while watching TV and you'll see results. A strong core will prevent back pains and will burn fats. When you have no belly fats then you'll have a flat stomach.

The Burpee Exercise Routine

I have heard the term "burpee" before but never knew what it actually meant until I saw and video about it. But whay is burpee anyway?

Burpee is an exercise routine mostly done by athletes and army for strength training. It is named after Royal H. Burpee, an American physiologist who developed this rigorous routine to assess the fitness level of the army recruits in terms of agility, coordination and strength.

This full-body exercise targets plenty of muscles in the body like the mid-core, arms, legs and shoulders. It is a cheap and effective method of work-out to burn fats and build muscles.

The burpee is done by doing the following:

1. Start in a standing postion
2. Do a squat and put your hands on the floor in front of you
3. Push back your feet and legs in one swift motion into a plank position and do push up (the push up is an added variation and increases the intensity of the training)
4. Quickly return to the squat position
5. Return to the upright position and jump (the jump is an added variation for a more intense workout)
6. Repeat the cycle again and increase the speed of movement as you go along.

You can do this exercise as much as your body (and will power) can. I have been doing 10 counts for the past 3 days and my mid-core is really screaming PAIN! I think this exercise is really worth it. I'll come to know and see the changes in my body after a month's time.

So, do the burpee exercise for a quick and intense work out and cardio.