Ideas for toning mummy tummy
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Topic: Ideas for toning mummy tummy
Posted By: Kellz
Subject: Ideas for toning mummy tummy
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 9:53am
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I currently do no excercise and never really have, but want to strengthen my stomach muscles before getting pregnant again. I had separated abdo muscles with #2- the gap was as wide as my hand. Its now completely closed up, but I really want to improve my muscles and want to know the best ways without spending lots of money or having to go to the gym- I havent the time/$/inclination to do that!
What has worked for u? |
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Posted By: MuppetsMama
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 10:49am
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I also would llike to know the answer to this!
although I expect in my case actually not being too lazy to do exercises/sit ups might help considerably... 
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Posted By: bopmum
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 11:14am
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Trying to get out and walk everyday (I know not possible for some people!) has helped me get a flat tum, also we have an ab circle that seems to help! And DP makes me do weights with him every 2nd night which includes doing things to help the abs! It kills me but i enjoy it! Good luck! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 11:45am
| try using a Swiss ball & doing exercise with that. Pilates is good also. |
Posted By: NovMum
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 2:14pm
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Planks!!!! They are the best thing for toning your tummy and they also work on the sides as well... Kinda hard to do but to start with you rest on your fore arms with your elbows at 90 degrees so your elbows are right under your shoulders then go up on your toes, bum down so that you form a 'plank'... Trick is to keep your body as straight as possible, once you can't keep on your toes anymore you can drop down to your knees but still keep you body as straight as possible and bum down.. If this makes no sense try googling it for a better description ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 2:40pm
| I should try those "planks"! Otherwise Pilates is good. I've just bought some Zumba DVD's, hoping that it'll be a fun way to get fit and tone my tummy and thighs. It is fun, but I haven't done enough yet to tell you whether its effective! |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 2:42pm
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Zumba works really well. Hasn't shifted the mummy fat on top yet but underneath my whole core muscles are fab.
The more you get into the twisting moves the more of the waist & muscles up under your ribs are toned as well. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: kakapo
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 2:48pm
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I need to find motivation to do the same thing |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 3:06pm
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Thanks everyone. I was thinking of seeing if I could get an appt at the hospital with the phyio I had after having Aiden- my hips/pelvis were out of alignment and she also gave me excercise for the abdo muscle gap.
Im very keep to get into zumba, so might give that a go plus those planks I can do while still looking after the kids, awesome! I might look for a second hand zumba dvd- dont need the whole pack, just want one to get me started so I dont look so unco when I go! |
Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 3:12pm
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Get a swiss ball, they are great, just make sure you get the right size for you. You can get them cheap off trade me. ------------- 
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 4:24pm
| How do I know its the right size? I have a very small one which I find useless, and borrowed one of my parents for when pregnant/during labour- but when sitting on it my feet dont touch the floor! |
Posted By: kiwi2
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 6:21pm
| I just ate until it filled out again and got firm. lol. Not the right type of firm though. Sorry not much help. |
Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 6:50pm
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on the box of mine it says
S=5'0 to 5'5 ball size 22'/55'cm M=5'6 to 5'11 ball size 26'/65cm L=6'0 to 6'3 ball size 30'/75cm I got The Firm core stability ball from the warehouse & it has a dvd & pump also, can not remember the price could of been around $30ish |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 22 January 2011 at 7:23pm
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I too need ideas!! I got split abdo muscles after having Isla (bound to happen with her being 11lb 8oz I guess...) as well. I've managed to drop 27kg (now 2kg below pre preg weight) but have a yucky saggy marshmellow stomach. Planks sound good...... must try them.
Getting married in Nov so want to be wel and truly toned by then!! -------------  
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Posted By: Zaylah
Date Posted: 22 January 2011 at 7:35pm
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kiwi2 wrote:Posted By: girly_girl
Date Posted: 23 January 2011 at 12:13am
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Lots of swiss ball exercises will do it, pilates, planks, good ol' dancing isolations (rib circles and hip circles), swimming, zumba - oh and the one I find does the most is remembering correct posture throughout the day - suck in and hold (don't even need to lie down). hth ------------- 
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