Hip exercises

[jababe]

Hi does anyone know of any good exercises to tone and slim the hip and tummy area as this is my problem area and sit ups don't seem to be working.

[Baboonboy]

I used to do sit ups but was told they were bad for my neck and back (which certainly seemed to be the case). I bought an ab curler with a padded head rest and, although there seems to be less effort involved, it seems to do the trick for me. Obviously good diet and exercise help too. BB