We cannot decided where our body decides to store fat, this is down to genetics. Fat typically gathers around the mid section to add extra protection to our vital organs. The best way we can reduce weight in the mid section is by exercising and watching what we eat. The fat in the mid section can be known as Love handles. This term is used to describe fat on the stomach, obliques (side of stomach), and on the lower back just above the trouser line. Simple exercise will help get rid of this bulge.
If you are looking to tone up your love handle region specifically then below are some great exercises that you can do at home. These exercises concentrate on the abdominal muscles and the obliques. These will help you get rid of your love handles.
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 – 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.
Complete these exercises and you will see a more toned stomach in no time.
Learn more about love handle exercises. Stop by Jo Northwood’s site where you can find out all about reducing love handles and how it can work for you.
