Is Cardio exercise best to tone your stomach?

CharlotteDock
CharlotteDock Posts: 3 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Recently, I've jumped back into working out at the gym and learning how to build muscle and lift properly by a nice body builder who gives tips at the gym. I forgot to ask if doing cardio with lifting was okay. I want to tone my stomach while I work on gaining muscle, but I know ab exercises only do so much. Is there a particular way of doing this?

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  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
    eat less to failure
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
  • CharlotteDock
    CharlotteDock Posts: 3 Member
    LazSommer wrote: »
    eat less to failure

    That's not my issue.
  • CharlotteDock
    CharlotteDock Posts: 3 Member
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1


    Thanks
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    edited August 2016
    http://blog.pop.fitness/2016/08/07/how-to-get-a-flat-stomach/

    "The ultimate keys to getting a flat stomach:


    • Eat a slight calorie deficit over a long period of time. Consuming within the recommended 1% or .5% weight loss per week is going to ensure you’re not making negative metabolic adaptations.
    • Perform strength or resistance training regularly. Most notably compound lifts like deadlifts, squats, and overhead press are excellent for activating and stabilizing the core.
    • Perform stabilization exercises and practice good posture. By performing stabilization movements like planks and practicing good posture you’re ensuring your core is working 24/7 to keep you in perfect alignment.
    • Consume Adequate protein intake as you consume a calorie deficit. This combined with a small calorie deficit and the proper training will ensure that you’re minimizing muscle loss as you lose weight.
    • Forget about a goal weight, aim for a goal body fat %! Often for men they must dip down to below 12% body fat for visible abdominal muscles. For women this number may be as high as 22% or as low as 18%.
    • Fix any dietary intolerances or gut issues you may have! If you do not have a high body fat percentage but struggle with stomach bloating, see your physician! You may need to get tested for dietary intolerances or make lifestyle modifications to reduce symptoms.
    • Remember that you cannot spot reduce fat (without a surgical procedure like liposuction). Depending on your body shape and genetics you will gain and lose fat in certain areas first. Some may lose in their stomachs first while others will lose in their stomachs last. Not to worry, once you reach the appropriate body fat percentage this shouldn’t be an issue!
    • Patience! Remember that lowering your body fat percentage takes time and that making small changes to your lifestyle over time is the best way to ensure long-term success.
    "
  • MohamedElshal
    MohamedElshal Posts: 2 Member
    if u wanna build muscles and loss fats from the stomach u should do cardio and HIIt exrcises 3 days per week and train at the gym 5 times per week and lift high weight to build more lean tissues and take a high amount of protein
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