A flattering midsection can make you look fabulous. But you won’t need to cinch your waist in order to get an hourglass figure. You can learn to do exercises that will help you to firm your tummy muscles and tighten your core. The exercises are simple to learn and easy to execute. As they become easier, you can add weights for more resistance and better results.

For the absolutely sexiest abs, try the following exercise:
1. Standing with your feet slightly wider than hip’s width apart, hold your arms at shoulder height, with elbows bent in 90-degree angles.
2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together.
3. Move your rib cage to the left and extend your arms to form a diagonal line.
4. Keep your palms facing downward. Arms held back.
5. Return to your starting position. Squeeze shoulder blades together, again.
6. Move your rib cage to the right and extend your arms to form a diagonal line.
7. Keep your palms facing downward. Arms held back.
8. Return to your starting position.
9. Do 25 reps.

For strong, sleek and sexy arms, try this arm firming fitness routine:
1. Stand with feet slightly wider that hip’s width apart.
2. Hold arms straight out on each side, palms facing down.
3. Squeeze shoulder blades together.
4. As you release, shift your torso to the right, leading with your right hand and rotating palms until they are facing back.
5. Pull shoulder blades together again and repeat the same move on the left side.
6. Do 25 reps.

Exercise can transform your body and make it look fantastic. But appearance isn’t the only benefit that a good fitness program will provide. Building a stronger, healthier body is far more important than getting into your skinny jeans. However, being proud of a fit and beautiful body is perfectly healthy, too.

The truth is, one of the reasons that a fit body is so desirable is that it looks healthy. Firm muscles and a sculpted body give off the impression of a body that is strong and durable. Keep that in mind, when and if you are ever tempted to succumb to fad diets that just promise weight loss. The beauty of a slim and trim body is amplified when it is the result of a healthy lifestyle. Firm and fit, it’s the most flattering look you can have.