Tummy bulge can be flattened.

• Position: Fitness - Brief Article

If you can't seem to maintain a flat tummy, even though you are not overweight, you could just have a genetic tendency to accumulate fat in that area, according to the Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Or, if you have lost some height over the years, bulges can become more prominent. Whatever the cause, you can help flatten your stomach by taking the following steps:

* Exercise regularly. Burning calories reduces overall body fat. (Just doing sit-ups will not flatten a bulging stomach.)

* Target lower and deeper abdominal muscles. Exercises that target these muscle groups can help. An example is a pelvic tilt. Lie on your back on...