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Both cardio and sit ups can be used to get a flat stomach. But one or the other probably won't do it completely. Running is the best form of cardio for slimming the torso, but also biking (upright), walking and stairmaster work.

I'm skinny (95 lbs) and my stomach is not flat/toned unless I do sit ups. It's just not possible to get a toned stomach without working the abs (unless you avoid eating anything but protein like body builders, but that's not good!). However if you have weight on your stomach you may not see the toned flat stomach underneath so cardio is important.

Sit ups don't take long to do and you can do them anytime, so I'd suggest adding it to your routine. Try doing some each day after running, or before bed. Anytime you have time to do some. Go easy at first and build up to more reps. The videos for pilates and stuff that focus on abs are also great. The key to a toned flat stomach is to do it every day.

Goodluck!

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Kat

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