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Runner wanting to tone stomach

Laurenlulubug
Laurenlulubug Posts: 3
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I am 5'8 and have recently went from 166 lbs to 149 lbs which I've very proud of. I run 3 miles pretty much every other day so I'm in pretty good shape but although I don't have just a whole bunch of fat on my stomach, I really want to tone my stomach. What exercises should I do to accomplish this?

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In the morning my workout consists of 50 jumping jacks, 5 push ups, 40 crunches (with knees bent in air), 30 mountain climbers, 30 second plank, and 7 burpees then I repeat that cycle once more.

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  • christie5683
    christie5683 Posts: 38
    crunches don't tone abs as much as planks unless you do the twist with the crunch. I have a toned tummy...do diff planks. Google it and you will find a wealth of info for a tight tummy :) Good luck!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,115 Member
    So I am 5'8 and have recently went from 166 lbs to 149 lbs which I've very proud of. I run 3 miles pretty much every other day so I'm in pretty good shape but although I don't have just a whole bunch of fat on my stomach, I really want to tone my stomach. What exercises should I do to accomplish this?

    Note:
    In the morning my workout consists of 50 jumping jacks, 5 push ups, 40 crunches (with knees bent in air), 30 mountain climbers, 30 second plank, and 7 burpees then I repeat that cycle once more.
    The majority of your exercise is built around cardio. Add in more resistance training to help burn fat more efficiently.

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  • Plates559
    Plates559 Posts: 869 Member
    1. Abs are made in the kitchen.
    2. Eat less move more
    3. Squats and Deadlifts.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    lift weights and lose fat.
  • christie5683
    christie5683 Posts: 38
    you look great....good job !!!!! I'm jealous...lol
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