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 - Executed on the floor, so sit down with your feet together and your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. Place your hands together and in front of you. Lean back so it looks like you are doing a sit up. Then move your hands from left to right, keeping your arms relatively straight. Slowly repeat.
Side Plank - Lie completely down on your side. Place one foot on top of the other and keeping your body as straight as possible, use your forearm to get your whole body off the ground. Feel the pull on your abs from trying to keep your body in the straight position. Hold for 30-45 seconds then repeat the other side.
Slow bicycles - Imagine you are riding a bike but lying down. Place your hands behind your head, every time you bring your right knee up, twist your stomach and aim to touch your left elbow to your knee. Repeat the opposite way slowly and really feel the pull across your stomach.
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.
If you continue with this exercise plan you will see less love handles and more muscles.
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 - Executed on the floor, so sit down with your feet together and your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. Place your hands together and in front of you. Lean back so it looks like you are doing a sit up. Then move your hands from left to right, keeping your arms relatively straight. Slowly repeat.
Side Plank - Lie completely down on your side. Place one foot on top of the other and keeping your body as straight as possible, use your forearm to get your whole body off the ground. Feel the pull on your abs from trying to keep your body in the straight position. Hold for 30-45 seconds then repeat the other side.
Slow bicycles - Imagine you are riding a bike but lying down. Place your hands behind your head, every time you bring your right knee up, twist your stomach and aim to touch your left elbow to your knee. Repeat the opposite way slowly and really feel the pull across your stomach.
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.
If you continue with this exercise plan you will see less love handles and more muscles.
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