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What Is The Most Effective Way To Improve A Saggy Belly?
Question: My nine year old daughter always has a protruding tummy which she is very self conscious about .She is of an appropriate weight and build for her age and is always doing head stands and cartwheels so why does she look pregnant?
Brief Answer:
Lower abdominal exercises with a good healthy diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I have gone through your question. Poor musculature in the abdominal region can account for a tummy that appears saggy. Even people at low body weights have fat due to lack of muscle tone. Adding regular lower abdominal strength training into exercise routine can help her build muscle, shed body fat and create a tight and toned appearance. Head stand and cartwheels wheel won't help much in abdominal muscle exercise.
For a definite treatment, I would like to know your daughter's present weight, height and any significant medical history.
You may post her photograph for my review.
Take care
Lower abdominal exercises with a good healthy diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I have gone through your question. Poor musculature in the abdominal region can account for a tummy that appears saggy. Even people at low body weights have fat due to lack of muscle tone. Adding regular lower abdominal strength training into exercise routine can help her build muscle, shed body fat and create a tight and toned appearance. Head stand and cartwheels wheel won't help much in abdominal muscle exercise.
For a definite treatment, I would like to know your daughter's present weight, height and any significant medical history.
You may post her photograph for my review.
Take care
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