10 tips to target your tum

1.     Stay hydrated and eat regularlyTo sculpt a firm, slender body it's important to start drinking two to three litres of water and eat five to six small, protein rich meals to support slender toning.

2.     Create a calorie deficitToning up involves reducing body fat (for many women) so you'll need to burn more calories than you're eating, by exercising regularly and controlling your calorie intake (don't consume less than 1500 calories per day).

3.     Increase high intensity trainingThe key to high intensity training is to work as hard as you can, not train for hours at a low intensity. By doing this you will increase the number of calories burned both during and after exercise.
 
4.     Don’t be afraid of weights
Using bodyweight exercises, free weights, barbell, kettlebell and cable exercises will help you slim down by optimising your metabolism and increase your body’s fat burning capabilities.

5.     Consume quality lean protein in each mealProtein is essential to help lift and shape your body and get results from exercise. Protein is really important when you are controlling your calories, because muscle tissue can be used as energy. You should boost your intake of lean proteins including chicken breast, fish, low fat diary and other lean meats. Protein also reduces hunger pangs making you less likely to snack.

6.     Use Fitness Nutrition Products Certain nutrition products are ideal to help increase alertness, support energy production and maintain a stable blood sugar level. They are also great for giving you the vitamins and minerals you need when you’re constantly on the go.

7.     Work your ab muscles
To flatten your stomach you will need to work you ab muscles 2-3 times per week but remember it’s about quality, not quantity.

8.     Braced loaded crunch (2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions) – pulling your abs in during a crunch makes the exercise less effective!
To do a braced loaded crunch you need to lie on your back while holding a dumbbell across your upper chest (or at arm’s length above your body), curl yourself up. Select a load that will allow you to do 8-12 reps in good form. Hold the contraction for 2-3 seconds at the top of each repetition. Lower to the start position and repeat.

9.     Reverse swiss ball crunch (2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions) - The reverse swiss ball crunch is another great exercise for the abs. Do a reverse curl on a swiss ball as your core muscles will work hard to keep you stable on the ball. You should hold on to a fixed immovable object, bend the knees and keep them bent throughout the movement. To initiate the exercise, roll your hips towards your head until your abdominal muscles are fully contracted. Return to the start position and repeat.

10.  Side plank (Hold for 20 to 60 seconds, lower and repeat on the other side. Perform 2-3 sets) – A great exercise for your oblique’s (the muscles on the side of your torso) If you’re new to this exercise you need to bridge your torso between the elbow and the knees. Once you’ve mastered the basic move, the challenge is increased by bridging using the elbow and the feet. Make your muscles work even harder by placing the upper leg and foot in front of the lower leg and foot.


(taken from - http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/why-your-flat-tummy-workout-isn-t-working-and-tips-that-actually-will-163131769.html)