toning your stomach..., how?! Options

[KERP1UNK]

im not fat...but i have a kinda fat stomach. i tried to flatten it by doing like 100 situps a day...but i'm lazy and i forget! how can i tone my stomach?! help please!

[Spirited Away]

From Shape Magazine:

The Ultimate AB Workout
The debate over the best way to flatten the abs is endless. If you were to ask 10 trainers what the optimum exercise is for firming your belly, you might just get 10 different answers. So is there one surefire move you can do for the sleek, strong midsection you seek? No. "STOP LOOKING FOR THE ONE BEST EXERCISE FOR ABS BECAUSE IT DOESN'T EXIST", says Stuart Rugg, Ph.D., chair of the department of kinesiology... "Abdominal strength and definition come from performing a variety of exercises CORRECTLY in a CONSISTENT, well-rounded routine."
..."Crunches are versatile, effective and can be done anywhere by anyone," says certified trainter Kurt Brungardt..."And crunches that hit the abs from all angles will get the best results."

Okay seriously, though crunches help to strenghthen your abs, to loose stubborn fat, your best bet is cardio exercises. Aerobics like kickboxing, cycling or even fast paced walk or a run for 30 minutes a day (more than 3 times a week), depending on your endurance level, really do help.


Edit: I would post some abs exercises that the article offer, but that's kind of like... hmm... pirating. I don't know. Ah, heck... Never mind. I don't have a camera right now.