Can I lose my belly without crunches?

I want to know if it's possible to tone my abdominal area without crunches? If not what alternatives can I use to strengthen my core? I had inguinal hernia surgery a couple months ago and I really got out of shape. Like badly out of shape. It's really depressing. I want my old body back, but doing crunches like I used to hurts. My surgeon said I have to strengthen my abdominal area but didn't say what exercises were right for me. I still have some discomfort and would gladly appreciate any light abdominal strengthening exercises or tips. Please, I'm feeling real down about my physical appearance all over again. Thank you for the help!

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Hi Alex!!! Well I think I've got some good news for you. Crunches actually do not get rid of fat on your belly! They build the muscle underneath, but the fat WILL stay there if you're just doing crunches. In order to get rid of that extra fat,You HAVE to do cardio. Run. Swim. Bike. Dance. Cardio is the only way to burn off that fat. Also, you lose fat equally in all areas of your body. So you can't isolate your belly and just choose to lose that. So yes: cardio will get rid of that belly! Not crunches! (However crunches will build your abs and make them bigger & stronger. You can look up alternatives to crunches if you're looking for building your abs a little as well.)

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• I have a book on alternatives. Check library. Ask for for PT.
• well the aerobic exercise is effective I guess. If you keep doing that, then your belly's gonna be slim :)
• less beer,more exercise
• NoYou need to do cardioEat freshCut out sugar foods