Flatten Your Stomach in Just 3 Months

Having a flat stomach improves your posture, strengthens your back and makes you less susceptible to injury and illness. It will improve your appearance too. And if you look good, you'll feel great. Unfortunately modern living encourages weak muscles and a sagging stomach. However, you can do something about it. Here's how:

Concentrate on the four muscles groups that support your stomach - upper abdominals, lower abdominals, external oblique, internal oblique.

Details: the upper and lower abdominals are on the front of the abdomen and form a row of muscles that runs from the ribs to the pubic bone. When they are well developed they are oblong in shape. The top half comprises the upper abdominals and the bottom half includes the lower abdominals. The external and internal obliques are not as easy to see as the abdominals, but are just as important. They form two bands of muscles that stretch down either side of your body, between your abdomen and waist. They run from the bottom of your ribs to the top of your hips. The internal oblique lies underneath the external oblique. Before starting these exercises, avoid any strain or injury to your muscles by doing this simple warm up:

Upper Body warm up: Stand as straight as possible and place your arms above your head. Hold this position for five seconds, and lower your arms so they're outstretched by your side. Again, hold this position for five seconds. Then swing your arms so they're outstretched in front of you - and hold for five seconds. Do all three arm movements at least three times each.

Lower Body Warm-up: Lie down on your left side in a straight line with your right leg resting on the left one. Next gently lift your upper leg about 12 inches above your lower leg and make a small circular movement with your foot. After each circle, lower your leg again and repeat up to five times. Then turn over, lie on your other side and repeat the exercise with your left leg.