Exercises For Flat Tummy

Crunches:

1.  Lie down flat on a mat with your knees bent and feet on the ground. Alternatively, you can also lift your legs off the floor at a 90-degree angle.

2.  Lift your hands and place them behind your head, or keep them crossed on your chest.

3.  Inhale deeply, and as you lift your upper torso off the floor, exhale.

4.  Inhale again as you get back down, and exhale as you come up.

5.  Do this for 10 times as a beginner.

Bicycle crunch:

1.  Lie down with your back onto the floor.

2.  Bring your hands behind your head. Start with your legs bent at approximately 45 degrees angle.

3.  Bring the right knee into the chest while straightening out your left leg. At the same time, rotate your top half bringing your right elbow to your left knee, then switch to the other side.

4.  Repeat 3 times, 1 minute each.

Rolling Plank Exercise:

1.  Lie on your stomach.

2.  Bend your elbows directly under shoulders and clasp your hands.

3.  Your feet should be hip-width apart, and elbows shoulder-width apart.

4.  Contract your abs, then tuck your toes to lift your body.

5.   You should be in a straight line from head to heels.

6.   Hold for 30-40 seconds and repeat.

Bending Side To Side:

1.  Stand erect with your feet together and keep your hands to the sides.

2.  Keeping your legs grounded, bend your body to the right as much as possible till you feel a strain on your left waist. As you do so, ensure your right hand is on the right hip, and the left hand is raised upwards. Stay in the position for 15 seconds.

3.  Return to the original position.

4.  Now bend to the left, and retain the position for another 15 seconds.