How to get a stomach like Nicole Scherzinger: Secrets of an A-list body

PUBLISHED: 01:40, 19 March 2013 | UPDATED: 01:40, 19 March 2013

How to get an enviable celebrity physique. This week, Nicole Scherzinger’s stomach.

As she performed her new single last week, all eyes were on Nicole Scherzinger’s super-toned midriff.

The former Pussycat Doll, 34, takes exercise seriously, dedicating hours each week to staying in shape.

Running helps to tone Nicole Scherzinger's legs, but she also does dancing, squats and lunges for all-round fitness

Nicole dedicates hours each week to staying in shape

‘I do a 30 to 45-minute jog twice a week and a lot of circuit training,’ she says.

Running helps to tone her legs, but she also does dancing, squats and lunges for all-round fitness.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: The alternate crossover is a great way to work the muscles in the midriff area.

Lie on your back and lift your legs off the ground with knees bent to 90 degrees.

Place your hands lightly at the sides of your head.

Exhale and raise your left shoulder off the ground and reach the left elbow towards your right knee.

Return to the start position and repeat on the other side.

Perform 13 to 15 repetitions on each side.