Exercises to reduce abdominal fat<\/h2>\nSelf-elongation<\/h3>\n
Self-elongation is a postural and stretching technique that involves voluntarily lengthening the body without external assistance, with the aim of decompressing the spine and actively and consciously stretching the muscles. This generates a response in the tissues (muscles and skin), resulting in natural and active contraction as the exercise is practised.<\/p>\n
It is important because it helps us maintain good posture, which translates into greater energy expenditure<\/strong>. This is because a hypotonic muscle \u2014 in other words, a weak or flaccid muscle of which we have little bodily awareness \u2014 does not consume the same amount of energy as a toned, active muscle.<\/p>\n If we begin practising self-elongation exercises, while simultaneously tightening the area, the muscle will consume more energy throughout the day without the need to perform dozens of abdominal exercises. We should bear in mind that, particularly if we work sitting down, we spend far more time in this position than we do exercising.<\/p>\n Therefore, sit and keep your spine upright, maintaining this correct posture for as long as possible.<\/p>\n Following a cardiovascular exercise routine is also very beneficial because, in addition to toning the muscles, it increases the oxygenation of the tissues<\/strong>. This can be achieved through cardiovascular exercises such as walking on an inclined treadmill, always bearing in mind the importance of lifting the pelvic floor to facilitate muscular contraction and stabilise the pressures generated. In this way, we are simultaneously increasing blood flow and oxygen supply, allowing this oxygen to contribute to fat oxidation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Exercises that mobilise the upper trunk \u2014 when performed correctly \u2014 can help when it comes to reducing body fat. Two interesting examples are:<\/p>\n Although it is rarely taken into account, the posture we maintain throughout the day has a significant impact on the appearance of the abdomen<\/strong> and can increase the likelihood of experiencing back pain. For example, if we spend many hours sitting down, maintaining correct posture is essential to prevent abdominal distension, which can create unwanted volume due to the expansion of the tissues.<\/p>\n Therefore, we can improve the appearance of the abdomen by maintaining good posture in this area throughout the day<\/strong>. This can be combined with gym-based exercise, which helps improve the effectiveness of the postures we maintain throughout the day while also improving metabolism so that it works more efficiently when the body is at rest.<\/p>\n Therefore, this is an important recommendation for:<\/p>\n It is also beneficial to practise exercises that improve control of the muscles involved in urination by performing small voluntary contractions repeatedly. This allows us to easily work the abdominal muscles and strengthen the pelvic floor while also increasing our body awareness of this area.<\/p>\n Lifting the pelvic floor helps activate the abdominal muscles; this is the deepest muscle layer of the abdominal wall and helps prevent abdominal expansion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n At Cl\u00ednica Planas, we have state-of-the-art technology that can help us perform these exercises effectively and with less effort<\/strong>:<\/p>\nCardiovascular training<\/h3>\n
Exercises that engage the trunk<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture><\/a><\/h2>\nThe importance of posture for a flat stomach<\/h2>\n
Improving posture<\/h3>\n
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Urinary control exercises<\/h3>\n
Lifting the pelvic floor<\/h3>\n
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