We all have fat in places that we don’t want it. Typically this is around the mid area, such as the stomach, side of body and lower back just above the trouser line. We can not choose where fat gets deposited, this is all down to genetics. Although it is believed that fat gathers around the mid section to give extra protection to the vital organs. To help shift the fat in this area, we can all watch what we eat and do some exercises to help tone up.
When exercising to get rid of love handles, the muscles that need concentrating on the most are, the obliques and abdominal muscles. Here are some simple exercises that you can do at home that will work these muscles.
Seated russian twist – Sit on the floor with your feet together and knees bent. Place your hands in front of your stomach and keep them together. Lean back until you feel like your abdominal muscles are having to work to keep you in that position then slowly rotate from side to side. Focus on rotating the whole of your upper body.
Side plank – Lie on your side then lift your body off the ground, using your forearm that is nearest the ground. Keep your hips in line with the rest of your body and make sure they do not dip as this will not work your stomach muscles correctly. Hold each side for 30 seconds.
Slow bicycles – This exercises is like riding a bike but you are lying on your back. But your are doing this much slower. Place your hands behind your head like you would do when you are doing a sit-up. When your leg comes up to your stomach, reach over with your opposite elbow and feel the pull across your stomach. Repeat the opposite way.
If you find these not challenging enough then you should considered using free weights if you don’t already. This is the ultimate in core exercises as heavy free weights need at stabilizing more, and your core muscles do this. If you find free weights to challenging then think about doing stomach exercises with a swiss ball or resistance bands.
Complete these exercises and you will see a more toned stomach in no time.
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