Do These 7 Morning Stretches to Shrink Your Belly

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By Gwen “FitwithGwen” Jamison

If your stomach looks flatter when you wake up but seems to expand as the day goes on, body fat may not be the only thing involved. Bloating, constipation, tight hip muscles, poor posture and even the way you hold your body can change the appearance of your midsection.

That’s where a few morning stretches may help.

To be clear, stretching cannot specifically burn belly fat or “spot reduce” your waist. Losing abdominal fat generally requires an overall reduction in body fat. But stretching can improve posture, activate your core, loosen tight muscles and encourage movement through the digestive system—all of which may help your stomach look and feel less bloated or protruding.

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