A Guide To Abdominal Workout

By: Roberto Sedycias Click author's name for more of his/her articles

Most of us only crave for that flat tummy but keep putting off those abdominal exercises till tomorrow giving many excuses. Considering the busy schedules of every individual, visiting a gym has become close to impossible. Every time you think of your stout abdomen, you only feel guilty for not giving time for your stomach. But, what if someone assures you of lean stomach that you can get with some easy abdominal workouts at home? Surprised? Yes, you can achieve that perfect body shape at home. All you need is to give some time and effort to perform the simple workouts on a regular basis.

Here are some effective tips for you to get rid of your abdominal fats:

Workout 1: Lay straight on your back on a mat and raise your legs to form a 90 degree angle with the ground. Lift your hips slightly with the support of your palms and hold for 5-10 seconds before coming back to the original position. Repeat this exercise for 5 times.

Workout 2: Laying on a flat surface or on a mat raise your legs and move them in a way as if you are cycling. Initially, you can do this exercise for 5 mins, and gradually increase the time upto 15 mins. 3 sets of workouts with 5 mins each is more effective.

Workout 3: Lay on your back on a mat or a carpet with your palms crossed behind your head. Try to raise your upper body part contracting your abdominal part, hold for 2-3 seconds and return to the original position. Around 15 repetition everyday can show you good results.

Workout 4: Spread a carpet or a mat and lay on your back with your hands behind your head. Keep your legs on a chair or any other surface so that your legs make a 90 degree angle with your thighs. Try to lift your body from the ground in a way that your abdominal muscles contract. Initially, this can be a tough exercise, but it will definitely shed your extra fats from the abdomen.

Workout 5: Lay on your back on a carpet or mat with your hands on your sides. Gradually lift your legs above the ground to at least 1 foot and stay in that positions for sometime. Then, slowly come back to your original position. Remember that while lifting your legs you need to breathe-out. Initially, 5-10 repetitions are enough for everyone. You can gradually increase the number.

Workout 6: Laying on a flat surface with your hands behind your head try to raise your body towards your knees. Before coming back to the original position, hold there for 2 seconds.

Workout 7: Lay on your back on a flat surface with your hands on your sides and try to curl up. Remember that while you are curling up, you are putting pressure on your abdominal muscles and not on your arms.

Workout 8: Stand erect on the ground and raise your hands parallel to your ears by inhaling the air. Slowly bend down to touch your toes by exhaling the air. And again go up with breathing in. Repeating this exercise 10 times a day is effective.

Workout 9: If you are looking for an exercise to reduce your abdominal growth after delivery, try to contract and relax your abdominal muscles alternatively to strengthen them.

These exercises are simple and you don`t need a special coach to train you. All you need is a strong desire and taking out some time from your busy schedules. Once you get used to this abdominal workouts at home, you will find that a fit body with lean stomach is easy to get.

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About The Author: You can have access to articles in portuguese language from the article section of page Literatura Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for Polomercantil