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Posted by: Firebabe

11 yrs later and 3 c-sections later my tummy needs worked on any suggestion?


Posted by: YoVince

aint gunna flatten up w/o

-good diet
-cardio
-pulling down your body fat %

...after that all options(exercises) are endless...trust me on this.

and for real help---Bodybuilding.com (might sound too manly but they have everything and i mean everything).


Posted by: theoneplaya139

yovince do u have a 6pack? it seems almost impossible to achieve now a days. and how do you lower your body fat %? i am on fat burners and doing close to 400 crunches a night. i read somewhere that for amles, the "ken-doll" lines, you know those 45 degree lines right above where your underwear would be, those lines dont show until your body fat % is at least 8% or less. thats seems really hard.


Posted by: YoVince

lower your body fat = eating healthy + cardio

imo, abs are the hardest to attain. balance of discipline and hard work....its not like arms when you could just do 3-4 exercises and you'll see defenition in about a month.


Posted by: Olvidarse

Pilates!!! Instant results, but you need to keep it up (like every other day). You don't need any special equipment either.


Posted by: YoVince

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yovince do u have a 6pack? it seems almost impossible to achieve now a days. and how do you lower your body fat %? i am on fat burners and doing close to 400 crunches a night. i read somewhere that for amles, the "ken-doll" lines, you know those 45 degree lines right above where your underwear would be, those lines dont show until your body fat % is at least 8% or less. thats seems really hard.


i do, but its covered by a slim ammount of fat. i could see it when i pull down my skin downwards. i still need to shred that fat above it. its HARD and i mean its ROCK HARD already. i could see the lines, the definition...but theres still some fat covering it.

lowering BF - cardio + diet, buy a caliper (any health stores should have it or ask your doctor to measure it)

youre on fat burners (supplements) means you should be active. you cant just sit there, do some gazzilion crunches and expect to have em. as i said, cardio + diet + HEALTHY OVERALL LIFESTYLE should be your guide.

il teach you on how to eat healthy or "cutting out":

-nothing fried. everything boiled or baked or grilled
-no pop/soda. WATER ALWAYS...lots of it
-no junk food. get aquainted with fruits---back then i cannot imagine myself eating a whole apple (and i mean it)...more worse i cannot imagine myself just eating an apple for my 10 min. breaks at work. now i can, you just have to get used to it.
-learn to read lables (nutrition facts). might wanna compare cookie A vs. cookie B or juice A vs juice B. of course, take the one which has lower calories, saturated fat...etc etc etc.

...doing those lil things can help out a LOT.

btw, your caloric allowance everyday is your weight X 12. so im 135, im allowed 1620. if im going to the gym...i would need more energy so probably 500 calories more.

ahh, i talk like a trainer here but im really not...but probably in october il be in the best shape of my life


Posted by: JenJen

Crunches on an exercise ball!


Posted by: justin8

eat fruits that are low on the glycemic scale like apricots, the less sugar you eat the better off your are.


Posted by: KiSsTiNe

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Originally Posted by Olvidarse
Pilates!!! Instant results, but you need to keep it up (like every other day). You don't need any special equipment either.


i've been doing cardio, kickboxing, and strength training for a while. they've all helped to cut down my body fat and my abs have dramatically improved. i've just recently added pilates to strengthen my core. so far, so good. i've only been doing it for a week, every other day, just like you said. and my core seems a bit more stable.


Posted by: dtemplar

I'm a noob in this fitness thing. Can somebody explain what cardio is?


Posted by: Firebabe

I need to know too...I have no clue
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Originally Posted by dtemplar
I'm a noob in this fitness thing. Can somebody explain what cardio is?



Posted by: Mango808

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Cardio exercise involves continuous activity, increases endurance and helps your body to use oxygen more effectively. Your lungs work harder to bring in more oxygen and your heart pumps harder to send blood to the muscles. This process strengthens your lungs, heart, and muscles.

Aerobic activities that increase cardiovascular fitness include:
  • walking briskly
  • swimming
  • running
  • jogging
  • climbing stairs
  • using a stationary bicycle
  • bicycling
  • vigorous dancing
  • ice skating or roller skating
  • aerobics, regular or low impact
  • cross-country skiing
  • rowing
  • aerobic exercise videos

Here are a few suggestions on how to keep on top of your fitness during that week. The important thing is to keep that heart pumping!

Jumping rope
Stand up straight. Grasp the jump rope handles so that the rope is still touching the floor, when your forearms are at right angles to your upper arms. Start with the rope behind your heels. Swing the rope in an arc over your head. Jump over the rope as it passes under your feet. Either jump simultaneously with both feet, or skip over the rope. Repeat the movement in a continuous motion. Jump vigorously to create deep breathing and continue for one to five minutes.

Inverted bicycle
Lie flat and lift both legs upward. Raise your hips off the floor and support your weight on your shoulders by placing one hand on each side of your waist. Extend both legs vertically. Bend your legs alternately in bicycle fashion. Breath normally throughout the exercise. Continue to pedal for one to five minutes.

Jumping jacks
Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Stick both arms straight up in the air. This is the starting position.

As you jump, bring your legs together and move your arms by your sides keeping them straight. Jump into the starting position again. Repeat these motions slowly until you get your own jumping rhythm and then you can increase your speed. Bend your knees slightly with each jump to soften your landing. continue for one to five minutes.

Basically any type of exercise that will raise your heart rate and keep it at that higher level for a period of time. After which will get easier to do as the heart gets used to the higher level of demand, the heart will not need to exert as much or use as much oxygen to maintain the heart rate.


Posted by: justin8

cario is anything that works your heart intensely. Like running, skipping and the like.


Posted by: nepali

One simple exercise to lower your body fat and belly: Running! Run at least three miles a day (start with something less) and you will notice the difference within a month. Trust me on this.




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