Tummy fat.

[kloofnek]

I have accummulated weight on my tummy and going to buy an exercise cycle,would this be suffice.
I cannot do strenuous exercise with having a delicate back.
Would be quite happy to drop just one dress size...so can get back into jeans etc .comfortably.

[Velvetee]

You can't spot reduce fat from any particular area of your body. An exercise bike, may help to improve your fitness, but unlikely to make any difference to your stomach, particularly if you are unable to do strenuous exercise.

[naomi24]

I find exercise bikes very strenuous and wouldn't recommend them to anyone with a bad back. Regular swimming's better than anything. It tones all your muscles. If you do gentle breast stroke, stretching yourself to full length and pulling your stomach in as you stretch, you'll find your muscles will become firm, and your stomach will flatten.

[kloofnek]

Alas ,Naomi,I cannot swim!
Can you recommend some sort of exercise.

Velvetee,how about a treadmill,would that be of any use?

[naomi24]

If you have a bad back, I'd be very loathe to recommend exercise machines. How about learning to swim? There are lots of people at our local pool who go there to learn.

If you don't fancy that, this might help - and it works.

Pull yourself up to your full height, pull your shoulders back and relax them down, put your hands on your hips and push down, at the same time consciously stretching your body upwards and tightening your stomach muscles. Hold for 5 seconds, and release. Repeat this five times, several times every day, and it will help at lot.

There are also exercises on the internet, like these.

http://www.allaboutyou.com/diet-wellbeing/flat -stomach-exercises/v1

Don't forget, posture is important. If you stand straight (breathe in and pull yourself right up from your stomach, let the breathe go, but maintain the posture - and do this whenever you remember to), you'll feel your muscles tighten, and they will improve. It's all about using them really. Good luck.

[kloofnek]

Thank you Naomi,will try what you recommend.Sounds easy to do and not be a strain on my back.
I will be happy to reach one size less but if I lose more,it will be a bonus !!!