3 Exercises to Lose Stomach Fat

The stomach is a problem area for lots of people, and those who want to lose fat of their belly are many. A balanced diet is something you must think about, but there are some excellent stomach exercises to help along the process.
The following exercises are specifically designed to help reduce belly fat. They are targeted at beginners, so give them a try if you are just starting out. Once you have mastered these, you should advance to something more demanding.
1. Vertical Leg Crunch
This exercise is a variation on the traditional crunch. Lie on your back on a flat surface. You can use a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Put your hands behind your head, with elbows out far enough so you cannot see them. Now lift your legs straight up into the air, crossing your ankles and bending your knees slightly. Contract your abdomen muscles and lift your shoulders, head and upper back up to about a 30 degree angle. Do not lift with your hands or lead with your head.
2. Long Arm Crunch
For this stomach exercise, lie on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Extend your arms straight back on the floor as though you are reaching above your head. Contract your abs and slowly lift your arms, head and shoulders off the floor to about a 30 degree angle. Hold it, and then slowly lower your shoulders back to the floor. Also, do not lead with your arms, and keep them straight and alongside your head.
3. Reverse Crunch
Lie on your back, with a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Put your arms at your sides with palms facing up to the ceiling. Put your legs in the air so that your knees are bent at 90 degree angles and your hips make about a 90 degree angle with your torso. Keep your knees unbent and as straight as possible.
Contract your stomach muscles so that it feels like your belly button is being pulled toward your spine, while at the same time gently lifting your hips off the floor. Raise your hips to height of a few inches, keeping your legs extended straight upward. Hold this position, and then slowly lower your hips back to the floor.