Exercises for a toned midriff

Want to wear that crop top, but are afraid of showing off a flabby stomach? Attaining a flat and toned stomach is every woman’s dream. However, even if most women follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly, getting a toned midriff is no cakewalk. Here’s how you can work out the belly fat and look fab.
1. Bicycle crunches: Lie flat on the floor and press your lower back to the ground.Interlace your fingers, and put your hands behind your head. Bring your knees in toward your chest and lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Straighten your right leg out to about a 45-degree angle, while turning your upper body to the left. Get your right elbow toward the left knee to create a pedalling motion. Do 10-20 reps.
2. Downward dog: Lie on your stomach. Maintain a tight spine with your shoulder blades depressed and palms resting on the floor. Exhale and lift your back toward the ceiling in such a way that your legs are pushed back. Assume an upturned ‘V’ pose.
3. Side stretch: Lie on your right side with knees slightly bent. Cross your left foot in front of your right foot. Place your right hand on the floor directly beneath shoulders and your left hand behind the head. Lift your hips off the floor, so that your body is diagonal to the ground.
4. Plank exercise: Lie with your face to the ground. Support your the wight of your upper body on your forearms with elbows firmly placed on the ground. Lift your torso off the floor to form a straight line with your body, which is propped up by your forearms and toes. Avoid drooping and hold for 10 to 20 seconds.