SIX WAYS TO A FLAT BELLY
. Engage your core muscles in your daily life. Every time you bend down or reach up for something, switch them on by pulling your belly button towards your spine and keeping your abdominals tight. . Stand up when you're doing resistance exercises such as bicep curls and shoulder raises. This forces your core region to work harder to stabilise you. . Tie a piece of string . Think about your posture! You can instantly ‘lose’ inches by drawing in your tummy, opening up your chest and dropping your shoulders and ribcage. . A gym ball is a star piece of kit for toning your abs. As well as using one during workouts, use it as an alternative to a chair. . Try belly-dancing – it challenges your oblique muscles at the sides of the waist.
