3 simple exercises for a flat tummy

Want that enviable
washboard ab? Practicing
these moves regularly will
help you Don't want to end up injured
or exhausted? Don't overdo
things on the workout front.
Instead, aim for a brisk 20-
minute walk every day to
burn fat, plus do the following exercises to help
tone your abdominal muscles. Bicycle crunch: Lie down with your back
pressed onto
the floor. Bring your hands
behind your head. Starting
with your legs bent at a 45- degree angle, bring the right
knee into the chest while
straightening out your left
leg. At the same time, rotate
your top half so your left elbow goes to your right knee, then switch
to the other
side. Repeat for one
minute,three times a day. The boat: Sit on the floor, with your knees bent and
feet flat and tilt back,
extending your legs so your
body forms a right angle. Pull
your abs in to balance. Extend
your arms at shoulder height past your knees. Hold for five
slow breaths and return to
your starting position. Repeat
five times a day. The plank: Lie face down then lift yourself up on to
your toes and forearms, with
your elbows bent at 90
degrees. Keeping your core
muscles -â€" your stomach
and bottom â€" tight and your legs straight, hold for 10
seconds. Repeat three times a
day, gradually building to 40
seconds each.