cardio+core work+deficit = flat tummy?

natashabefit
natashabefit Posts: 76
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Just wondering if I had a small deficit while doing the 30 day shred, which I read here is like cardio, and some ab work can I get a flatter tummy? That's honestly all I want. I know one must drop overall bf but was wondering if this is a good plan.
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  • quest67
    quest67 Posts: 94
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  • jardimgirl
    jardimgirl Posts: 522 Member
    Good question OP
  • jason_adams
    jason_adams Posts: 187 Member
    Good place to start!
    You might want to throw in some other resistance training as well. The more you can do at the gym, the more reasons there are to go!!!
  • natashabefit
    natashabefit Posts: 76
    All I want is a flat tummy. Thx jason
  • Midori_i
    Midori_i Posts: 91 Member
    A flat tummy is all I want too. Sadly, I already have relatively low body fat, am toned and flab-free everywhere else, do a ton of core and eat a (albeit small) deficit.

    Still a pooch. I'm pretty sure that my genes are determined that I'll never ever have a flat tummy - unless I become anorexic or have surgery. But the tummy did get smaller through all my efforst, so I guess there is SOMETHING it will do for you!
  • fitness_faeiry
    fitness_faeiry Posts: 354 Member
    Slight deficit + LISS (preferably mornings) + HIIT + Strength resistance training.

    I think this is the winning formula.
  • Wonderob
    Wonderob Posts: 1,372 Member
    Slight deficit + LISS (preferably mornings) + HIIT + Strength resistance training.

    I think this is the winning formula.

    Yep

    And just to finish it off, I'll add 'posture' into the mix
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    flat tummy=calorie deficit.

    That's it...
  • fitness_faeiry
    fitness_faeiry Posts: 354 Member
    Slight deficit + LISS (preferably mornings) + HIIT + Strength resistance training.

    I think this is the winning formula.

    Yep

    And just to finish it off, I'll add 'posture' into the mix


    Yep agree with you there - definitely makes a difference.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Your fat is predisposed to store around your tum. Ensure a deficit and you'll get it. Slowly but surely. K-I-S-S.
  • harphy
    harphy Posts: 290 Member
    LISS cardio is Low Intensity Steady State. This is running about 65-75% of your max-hr for an extended period of time (45 minutes usually). For most people this means a slow jog or very fast walk.

    + 3x heavy lifting / week aka resistance training
  • Wonderob
    Wonderob Posts: 1,372 Member
    Slight deficit + LISS (preferably mornings) + HIIT + Strength resistance training.

    I think this is the winning formula.

    just one thing - LISS.... why probably mornings? Surely time of exercise has no relevance
  • jardimgirl
    jardimgirl Posts: 522 Member
    A flat tummy is all I want too. Sadly, I already have relatively low body fat, am toned and flab-free everywhere else, do a ton of core and eat a (albeit small) deficit.

    Still a pooch. I'm pretty sure that my genes are determined that I'll never ever have a flat tummy - unless I become anorexic or have surgery. But the tummy did get smaller through all my efforst, so I guess there is SOMETHING it will do for you!

    Post like these scare me that I too shall never get one :(
  • natashabefit
    natashabefit Posts: 76
    A flat tummy is all I want too. Sadly, I already have relatively low body fat, am toned and flab-free everywhere else, do a ton of core and eat a (albeit small) deficit.

    Still a pooch. I'm pretty sure that my genes are determined that I'll never ever have a flat tummy - unless I become anorexic or have surgery. But the tummy did get smaller through all my efforst, so I guess there is SOMETHING it will do for you!

    Post like these scare me that I too shall never get one :(

    Same here :(
  • natashabefit
    natashabefit Posts: 76
    flat tummy=calorie deficit.

    That's it...

    Really? There are no exercises?
  • dt3312
    dt3312 Posts: 212 Member
    When I was under 45 years old, it was easy for me to diet and exercise and get a flat tummy. Now that I'm 58 I'm having trouble getting rid of the tummy.
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  • Elektrolyfe
    Elektrolyfe Posts: 151 Member
    I rely mostly on a calorie deficit to get a shredded stomach, no cardio. All my core work gets hit by compound lifts so I don't bother doing a dedicated ab day.
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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,031 Member
    Flat tummy = lower overall body fat. Try for 20%.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • fitness_faeiry
    fitness_faeiry Posts: 354 Member
    Slight deficit + LISS (preferably mornings) + HIIT + Strength resistance training.

    I think this is the winning formula.

    just one thing - LISS.... why probably mornings? Surely time of exercise has no relevance

    Fasted cardio so best to do it before eating. I have found it works (for me) and I only started incorporating it in 3-4 weeks ago.
  • natashabefit
    natashabefit Posts: 76
    Wouldn't it work though if I just dropped fat and did ab work so when the layer of fat is gone, I'll have a hard stomach?
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    flat tummy=calorie deficit.

    That's it...

    Really? There are no exercises?

    Calorie deficit + Weighted ab work. If you're consistent with both you'll get the look you're going for.
  • gpeach1
    gpeach1 Posts: 13 Member
    Wouldn't it work though if I just dropped fat and did ab work so when the layer of fat is gone, I'll have a hard stomach?

    Specifically what kind of ab work are you doing? Do you do any core exercises?
  • tycho_mx
    tycho_mx Posts: 426 Member
    The answer is yes... eventually. Depending on where you are, 30/90/360 days may not be enough. Probably less than 20% body fat needed, and some musculature.
  • justcat206
    justcat206 Posts: 716 Member
    I second posture as well. make sure to keep your hip flexors and lower back limber. When those get tight we tend to stand swayback which makes the tummy look poochy. Be sure you're standing tall, pushing up through the back of your head and tucking your pelvis. If that's difficult, you're probably tight in through the lower back and hips and some yoga might do you some good. I know I look many pounds lighter when I just improve my posture and fix nothing else.
  • natashabefit
    natashabefit Posts: 76
    Wouldn't it work though if I just dropped fat and did ab work so when the layer of fat is gone, I'll have a hard stomach?

    Specifically what kind of ab work are you doing? Do you do any core exercises?

    I do planks, and twice a week I do squats with 50 lb bar and deadlift 50 too. I don't do too heavy
  • natashabefit
    natashabefit Posts: 76
    flat tummy=calorie deficit.

    That's it...

    Really? There are no exercises?

    Calorie deficit + Weighted ab work. If you're consistent with both you'll get the look you're going for.

    What are weighted ab work?
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