if i strengthen my stomach muscles will it reduce my waist size?
491147
yes because the muscle you gain in your stomach continuously burns fat even when u aren't exercising.  trust me, my athletic trainer told me!
517253
You have an issue with abdominal muscle tone... if you dont deal with your belly soon.. you will develop back aches too.\n\nYou are advised to keep your weight under check and not focus just on your belly. There is no such thing as spot loss.. unless you are looking for a short cut and want liposuction ( which I dont advise..)\n\nControl your diet and start exercising !
958784
Hi!  No matter how hard you work out your stomach, you can't really spot reduce that area. No matter how rock-hard your abs are, if you have body fat over top of them, you won't get to see them.  That being said, you need to change your body composition to increase muscle mass and decrease body fat. To do this, focus on strength training for your whole body combined with cardio activity and of course, eat healthy.  You won't see results over night, but every little bit helps. You can definitely search the internet for full-body strength training programs and good ab exercises.  Cardio is anything that gets your heart rate up (running, biking, etc.).  Avoid processed, greasy, junk food.  Drink lots of water.
1134488
If you have fat stored around your abs no matter how much muscle you build underneath it won't show.  You must first lose the extra inches, which can be accomplished by increasing or implementing a cardio workout.  You can start slow, such as walking for 30-40 minutes per day, and add strengthening exercises for your abs.  I recommend doing Pilate ab workouts because they stress the use of your core muscles and tighten your entire ab area.  But remember you must get moving to lose the extra fat around your belly before you will notice the results.  I hope it works for you.
1019558
If your interested in developing your abs and effectively learning exercises and methods to reduce bodyfat in your abdominal area, the best advice I can give you is to stay away from the Ab Chair.\n\nHere are some effective abdominal exercises for your reference. Please seek the advice of a personal trainer for correct execution before attempting any of these.\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises_abdominals.html\n\nHere's a previous post of mine on some great tips on how to effectively develop your abs.\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlBM550D3hRcviKly78bfwXsy6IX?qid=20060625112300AA3i6PV
926675
your body is going to naturally gain weight when you excercise, because of the muscle mass that you are going to form.\nMuscle will replace the fat, ALSO\nMuscle weighs alot more than fat.\nSO your waist could go down 4 sizes, but you could weight 15 more pounds.\nif you are lifting and doing cardio, dont focus on the amount you weigh, rather, measure your inches.... this will give you a good indication on how much progress you are making.
791649
you are normal, but if you really want to reduce your waist, there are a few things you can do.  ab exercises are always good.  if you can't feel any fat, then you should be able to see rippled abs that look like dinner buns.  a quick way to reduce abs over night is to wrap saran wrap around your midsection over night, just don't wrap too tight.  this will make your midsection sweat while you sleep.
1106048
If you're really serious about reducing your waist line, crunches aren't going to do it for you, my friend. Crunches strengthen the underlying muscles beneath your jelly belly; they DO NOT help zap the fat off of it. The only way to deflate that spare tire is to restrict your caloric and fat intake by following a sensible eating plan and by doing regular aerobic exercise sessions. For best weight loss results, aim for 3-5 aerobic workouts weekly that last anywhere from 30-60 minutes. \n\nBy aerobic, I mean walking, jogging, cycling, skating -- anything that uses your larger muscle groups in your legs, back and chest in a rhythmic, repetitive fashion, gets you breathing heavy and can be sustained continually for a relatively long period of time, say 15 minutes or more. You can use your imagination on that one.... \n\nAnd while we're on the topic: belly fat IS cause for concern. Studies have shown that where you store your fat is probably as important as how much you have. People who tend to store their excess fat around the tummy (the so-called apple shaped body) are at greater risk for coronary heart disease and diabetes than people who tend to store their fat below the waist line (the so-called pear shaped body). If you tend toward the apple shape, reducing your weight will not only improve your appearance, it may help you live longer too. \n\nHere's a quick and easy method to determine your risk of cardiovascular heart disease based upon fat storage: Take your waist measurement to the nearest half inch and your hip measurement to the nearest half inch; measure the smallest part of your middle, a few inches above your navel, and the largest circumference of your hip area that includes your buttocks. \n\nNow divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement to determine your waist-to- hip ratio. If you're a woman and it's greater than .8 or a man and it's greater than .9, you should work hard to reduce your body fat and thus reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes.
401272
yes, i did, but i also stopped drinking alcohol. So maybe the answer is no. All i do is crunches and push ups, and i lost about two inches around my waist. You also have to eat right. Good luck.
1107473
No. With crunches alone you can not get any apparent result even if you do it for a month together.\n\nOn the other hand you are prone to have a terrible back pain if you do cruches everyday!!\n\nThe reason, the tummy is the net accumulation of fat in your body. So you have to adopt a system which works for your entire body.\n\nBetter depend on a work out regime,which can burn your body fat even if you take rest too. Thwe only one is resitance training.\n\nA well combination of resitance training and cardios will surely diminsh your tummy.\n\nFor further queries write me.
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Don't worry, it will happen on it's own- the hip part- it will be a lot of work to keep a small waist. \nThen you'll be asking "How do I work my abs and get rid of my hips?"\n\nJust try to be happy in your body.
1063177
It won't.  You already have abs, but nothing is going to show up down there until you burn some fat by doing some good cardio workouts.
930697
She also told me that I usually bend, so she suggested that I stretch myself. I heard about that from my mother few years ago and it flashed through my mind. I've decided to stretch my waist and to get rid of my bad habits, to heed her advice. I usually correct my bad habits according to the advice of others, such as my mother.
410502
Cardio is right, to reduce your tummy you have to burn fat!!! You can do hundreds of set ups but your tummy will not reduce it will just get hard. For best results do ab work along with cardio and diet.
196363
As far as I know the size of your leg muscles has little to do with your waist.  If you want to tighten your belt you'll need to burn more calories than you take in.  Simple as that.\nI recommend a sensible, well rounded diet and plenty of exercise and physical activity.  Drink plenty water or green tea.  Green tea is helpful because it can boost your metobolism.  And water is good because it has no calories.
1152040
no you can't spot reduce, in order to get a flatter stomach you have to lose weight on your whole body..doing sit ups is great for toning, but to get rid of the fat you have to eat a healthy balanced diet and do cardio.   hope this helps
510098
it sounds strange, but for real, try this exercise. Lay on your back, arms out to the sides. Bend your knees up and with your feet together, make figure eights in the air. Do as many as you can every day.  It tightens your stomach muscles.