Watching the 2012 Olympics got the nation going – the fact that it was right here on British soil was one thing, but you won’t be alone if you we’re amazed by the bodies on show either…and we’re not just talking about the male athletes.
The likes of Jessica Ennis and her Team GB counterparts showing off not only flat stomachs but their toned abs really got a lot of women talking, not least yummy mummies.
So, while you might not get the very same results as the female Olympians, if you want to trim the belly wobble and feel more confident about your stomach, here are some of our favourite products to help you achieve just that:
The Perfect Sit Up
Not many people enjoy doing sit-ups…from neck strain to back ache there are more than a few reasons why so many people give up after the first heave. But then sit-ups are known to be one of the most effective ways to get those enviable flat stomachs.
Perfect Sit Up (RRP £59.95) is an ingenious exercise machine that gives the much-needed support to do the perfect sit up, every time! And you know you’re onto a good thing when the creator of this fitness gadget is a former US Navy Seal…!
The Perfect Sit-Up helps to keep your spine aligned and reduce strain on your neck and makes doing sit-ups feel effortless and much more comfortable. It even has a built in motion sensor that clicks when your abs are fully engaged – letting you know you have done the ‘perfect sit-up’, which makes you feel like you’ve got a personal trainer in the house at a fraction of the cost!
And we love the fat that it comes with a hanger and stores away compactly in your cupboard or wardrobe, so you don’t have to worry about taking up loads of space when you’re not using it. Available now from John Lewis, BHS and Tesco or direct at www.highstreettv.com, or on Freephone 0800 883 8224.
Gym ball bunny
Going to the gym is great if you can squeeze it into your hectic schedule as a working mum. If you can’t, why not bring some of the equipment to your home? We’re not talking big treadmills and exercise machines, we mean a gym ball!
Gym balls can be used for a variety of exercises and KETTLER’s stylish bright green (65cm) or purple balls (75ml) (RRP £14.99-16.99) could be just the ticket for routines which work the core muscles. They might not look like your o vinous choice for stomach exercises, but once you’ve tried one of the workouts that come with the instructions you’ll see for yourself why they say gym balls work out the core muscles!
Cheat with the Friday Night Body Treatment!
If the sound of exercising makes you break out in a sweat just thinking about it, why not cheat with a non-surgical procedure like MedContour (also known as the ‘Friday Night Body’ treatment)?
Big in the US, this treatment can trim inches of podge from just about any part of your body in just under an hour without having to resort to the scalpel. Ideal for bellies, back rolls, muffin-tops and ‘bridesmaid’s bulge’ (fatty bit in the armpit).
MedContour (www.med-contour.co.uk) uses ultrasound and cavitation technology to break down fat cells in specifically targeted problem areas without invasive techniques, damage or scarring to the skin. By concentrating the ultrasound directly and only on fat cells, skilled clinicians are able to use a vacuum pump to suck in tissue and maintain its position on the unique ultrasound handpiece head, optimising the focus of the variable ultrasound frequencies to smooth and dramatically improve the body’s contours. Each session costs around £165, and the recommended minimum is six sessions, so if you’re serious about beating the budge, you’ll have to put your money where your mouth is!
