Moves for a flatter tummy

Celebrity trainer James Duigan says, "Exercise smarter, not harder. So, if you are trying to lose weight, don't go mad with exercise - get more out of less. These moves can help you get a flatter tummy as they reduce levels of stress hormones in the body, which encourages fat around your middle.

Breathing squat

- Go slow and low and repeat 10 times

- Stand with feet shoulder width apart, arms out and parallel to floor

- Inhale through the nose, then lower your bottom down as far as is still comfortable while exhaling. Pause for a few seconds, then inhale as you come up

Energy push (great for digestion)

- Breathe slowly and repeat 20 times

- Take a comfortable stance with feet shoulder width apart, arms in front of you, palms facing down

- Inhale and pull hands back towards your shoulders

- Exhale, pushing your arms back out to starting position

 Leg tuck (great for lower abs)

- Repeat 10 times

- Lie back, feet on floor, knees bent. Inhale then bring knees into your chest as you exhale

- Inhale again as you return your feet to the floor

 

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