| When the weather is warm, there is nothing quite | | | | stomach muscles at once. |
| like going for a refreshing swim at the local pool. | | | | As you build strength and endurance, you can add |
| To add to the benefits, you can use it as an | | | | water gloves to increase resistance. You can also |
| opportunity to work on those stomach muscles. | | | | do the exercises faster, packing more reps into |
| The water provides natural resistance, making the | | | | each three minute period. Form is key, though. Do |
| pool a great place to do stomach exercises to | | | | not sacrifice form for the sake of speed. It is |
| flatten out that tummy. Despite the greater | | | | better to do it properly than quickly. Also |
| resistance water has than air, aquasizing is | | | | remember to set fitness goals and work toward |
| low-impact, meaning less strain on joints. Try out | | | | them at a gradual pace. Do not push yourself too |
| these exercises next time you take a trip down | | | | hard, too fast. You may want to see results fast, |
| to your pool. Remember, consult your doctor | | | | but an injury will seriously delay your workout |
| before beginning a new workout routine, and | | | | goals. Start small, know your limits, and build |
| always warm up properly to prevent injury. | | | | gradually. |
| The first set of exercises to try is called the | | | | As long as you are working on your midsection, |
| jump and dig. There are two moves in this set, | | | | here are a few additional tips. First, proper diet is |
| one for the upper body and one for the lower | | | | essential to any fitness routine. A great, hard |
| body. The former is great for your obliques, and | | | | workout can be completely negated by improper |
| the latter works on your abdominals. To start, | | | | eating habits. Second, stay hydrated both while |
| stand in water that is between your belly button | | | | working out and in everyday life. A good rule of |
| and chest. To work the lower body (including your | | | | thumb is to take your body weight in pounds, |
| abdominals), put your feet a wide distance apart, | | | | divide it by 2, and drink that number of ounces of |
| then jump so your knees come up to the surface | | | | water each day. This helps to keep the body |
| of the water and back down. Picture a frog as | | | | functioning at it's highest level. Third, rest up. This |
| you do it; this will help you get the form right. | | | | means not only getting plenty of sleep, but also |
| Next, to work the upper body, begin by making a | | | | getting the right kind of sleep. Spend all night |
| scoop with both hands at the surface of the | | | | sleeping on your stomach, and you will wake up |
| water. Bring your hand scoop below the surface, | | | | with a sore back, making it difficult to do your |
| then scoop up and to one side. Alternate sides to | | | | stomach exercises. Also be sure to schedule off |
| work the obliques on both sides. Start by doing | | | | days into your routine to give your muscles a |
| the two moves separately for three minutes | | | | chance to rest up and rebuild. Now you already |
| each. Once you have mastered the form, do | | | | have a great start on a toned, flat stomach! |
| them at the same time to exercise both sets of | | | | |