The quest for a flat stomach is on and everyone wants a simple way how to get one.
You might have seen a lot of gadget on television or on the Internet and they are all claiming to be the best and newest way to flatten your stomach.
However, together with these promises you would find that many people are disappointed of the results, if ever there is one.
So often, the venture to get a flat belly ends in frustration.
These frustrations might have been a result of the common mistakes and misconceptions of people towards working out.
Take a look at five of these common mistakes: 1.
No pain, no gain.
Many forget about the safety principles for working out.
Exercising when in pain is a step leading to a serious injury.
If you feel pain while working out, then you should stop.
You might need to do some adjustments to your equipment, your body position, or change the exercise routine as a whole.
2.
Ignore your medical condition.
Some people have physical limitations and some often ignore them during work outs.
They subscribe to the thinking that they can overcome these limitations by doing intense exercises.
Though most physicians encourage exercise, they usually let you know what program would suit you best.
3.
Resistance training is perfect for abdominal fat.
Resistance exercises, especially when done on machines, don't really work well if you are aiming for a flat stomach.
They can actually be harmful.
4.
Long duration cardio are very useful for burning fat.
Cardio exercises as a whole are helpful for losing weight but are not that effective when burning abdominal fat.
Fat in your stomach are not easily transformed into energy the same way as other fats in your body.
5.
Crunches are perfect.
Crunches usually result to imbalances especially for women since they have tight low back muscles and hips.
If you want a safe and effective way of losing belly fat, consult with your physician.