Loose belly fat

[carla87]

Hi

I am 9st 13 and 5"4 age 22 I have a membership to a gym and did start weighing 11 stone without doing any dieting coz I like my food too much! But now I am happy with my weight but I would like more of a toned belly does anyone have any advice for stuff I should do during my gym sessions to help it along?

[daffy654]

You cannot 'spot reduce' fat from certain parts of your body.You have to reduce your body fat over your whole body. You could do exercises to tone your abdominal muscles but it would be a waste of time as the toned abs would be hidden below the layer of fat.

[carla87]

ok so basically if I have a tubby belly it has to stay that way lol I don't mind loosing fat from anywhere else just not really fat anywhere elso well don't have a fat belly I'm size 8/10 but would like to have more definition

[daffy654]

http://www.fitstep.com/Library/Exercises/Crunches.htm

[crapmemory]

When you join a gym you should get an induction introducing you to using the equipment etc. One of the trainers should then sort out an exercise programme for you targeting the areas you want to improve on. If they don't do this then you should report them and change to another gym!

[carla87]

I'm not a new gym member I've lost over 2 stone now I've been there since Jan I did get an induction but in Jan when I didn't want help with this plus the thought of an instructor following me around again irritates if you don't have advice about the question why comment I always get strange answers when I come on this sometimes?? Thanks for everyone that helped I've googled it now got some ideads

[Doolallygirl]

My personal trainer gets me doing loads of crunches, also "cycling" with my legs while laying on my back and in the crunch position is a favourite of his. If you put your legs straight up then reach for alternate feet while crunching it will work the outsides of the abs and lower abs. Most important of all make sure you are in the correct position when doing the sit ups, ensure your lower spine is pressed into the floor and that your hips are tilted so that you engage your abdominal muscles. If you don't ache after doing a set of say 10 or so then you are doing something wrong. Always remember if you don't feel it burn it isn't doing anything!

[tamborine]

Your stomach muscles need toning......the best way is digging - leave the gym & get an allotment!

[crapmemory]

So whats your problem with my answer? I thought I was trying to be helpful!