Sometimes your body won't respond to normal exercises for the stomach like it used to, especially as you get older. You will then have to find different ways to help flatten your stomach. Depending on what exercises you do they can help you not only tone up but burn fat and give you the body you desire.

There are many unique exercises for the stomach that you can do which can give you some great results. However most people stick to only a couple. They are the crunch and sit ups. You may get something out by using these exercises but the results will never be as good as when you target the complete stomach area. If you want the best results you are going to have to do various types of exercises for your stomach.

The other thing to keep in mind is your diet. You can do stomach exercises until the cows come home, but if you are not careful about what you are eating, you will never see those 6 pack abs. Start to eat more healthier foods and give up the junk.

When it comes to stomach exercises there are few different ones for you to try. Variation is the key to getting a great looking stomach. You can do exercises without weights or with them, the choice is yours. However if you can target your stomach area from various angles, the better your end result will be. Below are a couple of variations on the standard crunch, and are great for giving your stomach a really good workout.

Bicycle crunches are the first ones. To do bicycle crunches you need to lie flat on your back, and place your hands behind your head. Raise your head a little and raise your feet about 18 inches into the air. Move you feet in small circular motions just like you would on a bicycle, cycle until you can't do no more. When doing these crunches make sure you keep your knees bent.

The other exercise you do for your stomach is with the use of an exercise ball. When you get on the ball make sure your balance is correct. Sit up straight when on the ball. When you are up straight on the ball. Once your sat up, slowly lean back then raise, treat it as you would as if you where doing a floor crunch.

It could take you awhile to get used to balancing yourself on the ball but keep practicing. This helps work the smaller stabiliser muscles, which would not normally get much exercise. It may be difficult at first but you will soon get used to it.

You don't have to wait till you get home to do both of these crunches, you can do them at work. Crunches along with a healthy diet can help you lose stomach fat and remove inches from your waste. It is also important to mix up your routine and add other stomach exercises to your routine, so that you are getting an all round workout for your core.