Fit Yummy Mummy Blog – Post Pregnancy Weight Loss – Flat Tummy Workout

The Mommy Belly Blaster A fun twist to the traditional plank exercise. Fit Yummy Mummy’s love this challenging move!

Be sure to add this exercise to your bag of Tummy Tightening Tricks to help you “tighten” and “tone” your tummy for the Holidays!

All you need is a stability ball!

As always, consult with your Dr before beginning a new workout or exercise routine.

Get ready to work super hard by not even Moving!

The Stability Ball Plank is a static exercise (contract and hold) that will challenge all the muscles that wrap around your core, build endurance as well as strengthen your deep abdominal muscles (transversus abdominis) and the muscles in your lower back. When you strengthen your core, you improve your posture, gain greater balance and stability and help to flatten your tummy.

Your goal – hold for 30-60 seconds!

Get the most out of the plank by..

~ Lifting your upper body OFF the ball
~ Drawing your belly button in, as if pulling toward your spine – this ensures you have engaged your deepest core muscles but you are still able to breathe!
~ Check the alignment of your hips… make sure your butt is not in the air nor do your hips sag too low. Your body should form a straight line from head to toe.

Are You Shaking?

This is normal. Your body may begin to shake after a few seconds of holding the plank position. This is simply due to a lack of coordination and strength in your core muscles.

In this case, start off with shorter intervals – holding for 5 secs at a time. As you progress, within a couple weeks you’ll notice significant improvement in your ability to hold this position for a longer period of time without shaking!





Need help? If you are not ready for the Stability Ball Plank – just practice the regular plank on a mat.



Just to clarify – no amount of “ab exercises” will burn the fat off your belly. This thinking is tied to the myth of spot reduction. Fat loss is a total body process. When you workout in ways that boost your metabolism using Full Body Resistance Training Moves you will begin to lose more inches, look more defined and toned plus have an abundant amount of energy – all in minutes a day!

Even Faster Flat Tummy Results can be achieved when you cut out processed foods and sugar!



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