Tips to tighten your tummy!

Core strengthening and stabilisation exercises in combination with the right diet is the best formula for tight abs. There's far more to a flat belly than sex appeal. Studies claim that this is also the key to good health. It's the flab that collects around the abdominal region which marks the onset of obesity as excess fat starts accumulating in this spot, first. " Abdominal fat is the precursor to a host of medical complications. These include acid reflux, cardiovascular diseases, blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis and even back problems," says Zubin Atre, director, The Atre Yoga Studio. It's also linked with higher chances of sleep apnoea, dementia and Alzheimer's. Reducing abdominal fat calls for a holistic approach where you will need to work on your entire midriff and follow a step- by- step programme. " Doing crunches alone is not the answer to a flat tummy as this works only at the surface level. You need to work on your abdominal muscles that lie deep inside," explains Kiran Sawhney, owner, Fitnesolution. Here is a step to step guide on how to shape up your midriff.