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While we love targeting the waist with core exercises that can tone and tone your torso, it’s important to know that you can’t spot reduce or slim just one area of your body. .
Slimming your waist is more than just tightening those muscles. It is also necessary to reduce fat. Also, you can’t lose fat around your waist just by working your abs. However, in addition to making healthy lifestyle choices such as eating healthy and exercising regularly, reducing stress and getting quality sleep can help prevent weight gain and belly fat accumulation. .
When it comes to reducing overall body fat, I always recommend walking. Walking is a low-impact exercise that can help you burn more calories. Adding cardio to your weekly routine will speed up your metabolism and help with overall fat loss. Start by walking around your block or walking through your living room.
Specific exercises to help tone your core include burning more calories to slim your entire body, including your waist, and strength training to tone your core and create a fit hourglass figure. is.
Add 16 exercises to your workout routine to do just that.
Reverse lunge with knee drive
Reverse lunges with knee drive work the core and lower body muscles while increasing blood flow throughout the body. The intensity of the exercise results in a greater calorie burn than reverse lunges alone. Begin by standing and extend one leg behind you for a full reverse lunge. Lower your front foot to the floor and engage your core to maintain balance. Then lift your back knee forward to hip height as you return to the starting position. Repeat 5 times with each leg.
toes reach alternately
Alternating toe touches hit every muscle in the core. Start by lying on your back. Keep your legs straight and raise them to about a 45-degree angle from the floor. Have both arms flat on the floor in his T position. Then, engage your core, lift your left leg to lift your torso off the floor, and touch your toes with your right hand. Return to starting position. Then repeat on the other side. Repeat 10 times on each side.
Neutral Grip Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Bent rows are a great back exercise that help build an hourglass shape and reflect a slim waist. Start with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees slightly, push your hips back, and straighten your back so he hinges forward at a 45-degree angle. With your arms at your sides, hold the dumbbells in a neutral grip with your palms facing each other. Bring your elbows back to your hips as if you were pulling a lawnmower string with both hands. The goal is to bring your elbows back to your hips. Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times.
butt kick
Working your hamstrings, quadriceps, and glutes with this exercise increases blood flow and, when done at increased intensity, can promote significant calorie burn. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Place your arms at your sides and bend your elbows. Then bend your left knee as you would when you start jogging, but let the heel of your foot touch your buttocks. Repeat the movement with the other leg. This exercise is meant to be done quickly, so it’s a good idea to pick up the pace while performing the butt kick – repeat for 60 seconds.
board
Planks are a great way to train all the muscles in your body. It’s important to make sure you’re engaging your core muscles during this exercise so you don’t stress your back. Start on your hands and knees and work your way down to your forearms. Place your forearms on the ground under your shoulders. Squeeze your abs in and step your feet back. Lift your toes and tuck your toes down to lift your torso off the ground. Engage your core while keeping your back straight. He holds the position for 30 seconds. Rest, then repeat again.
V sit
Begin by sitting. Squeeze your core muscles and slowly lean back a few inches. Lift your legs into the air and place them on the table. Extend your arms straight out in front of you so they are parallel to the ground. Keeping your core tight, straighten your legs to a 45-degree angle with him into a “V” position. If this is too difficult, lightly grab the soles of your feet for support. He holds the “V” position with the inner thighs together for 10 seconds. Keep your shoulders relaxed and your abs tight. A more advanced version of this exercise allows you to extend your arms overhead.
climbers
For climbers, it’s a great exercise to get your heart rate up and tone your core muscles. Start in a full plank position with your hands. Make sure your hands are directly under your shoulders. Next, engage your core and round your back as you bring your knees closer to your chest. Return to plank position. Then repeat with the other knee. Repeat 10 times with each leg.
knee to elbow
Place your hands behind your head and stand with your feet hip-width apart. Crunch your left elbow down while raising your left knee to reach your elbow toward your elbow. Repeat this 10 times, then switch to the other side.
bear crawls
The Bear Crawl is a full-body burner that works your entire core. Start on your hands and knees, tuck your toes under and lift your knees. Make sure your hands are directly under your shoulders. At the same time, move your right hand and left foot forward a few inches. Your knees should never touch the ground, but keep them bent. Then repeat the same action on the other side and move your left hand forward with your right foot. Repeat 10 times on each side, or for 60 seconds. (Depending on the space, you can take a step forward or backward to do this in place, or take a few steps forward and then back to cover more ground.)
jumping jack
Jumping jacks are a great form of cardio you can do at home. Start in a standing position with your feet hip-distance apart. Step your feet out to the sides, aiming to land with your hands overhead and shoulder-width apart. Return to starting position. Repeat this 10 times or 60 seconds.
jump squat
Another great addition to a HIIT workout, or as a finisher to a weight training session, jump squats work your core and lower body while burning calories. Start standing with his feet shoulder-width apart. While crouching, press his feet to the floor and jump explosively into the air. Immediately land in a squat to reduce the impact on your knees and hips. Repeat 10 times.
bird dog
Bird dog is a great exercise for stabilizing the core. This exercise also increases awareness of your core muscles and helps you engage your core muscles during other exercises and everyday tasks. Start in a tabletop position with your hands and knees on the floor. Keep your opposite arm and leg straight while tensing your core and minimizing extra side-to-side movement. Hold still for a few seconds while maintaining balance. Return to starting position. Repeat 10 times on each side.
plank jack
Plank jacks not only strengthen your core muscles, but this exercise also increases your blood flow and heart rate. Start in a full plank position. Tighten your abs and protect your lower back. Next, pop out your legs like a jumping jack and hold the plank position. Then put his leg back on. Increase speed while repeating the motion. Repeat 10-20 times.
standing bicycle crunch
With your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your elbows and place your hands behind your head. Bend your right knee and twist your hips, bringing your left elbow to the side of your body. Then bend your left knee and press your right elbow across your body. Continue alternating sides, squeezing your abdomen throughout. Repeat 10 times on each side.
standing side reach
The standing side works the lower abdominal muscles and obliques. Stand straight with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Raise your right arm and place your right hand behind your head. Extend your left arm to the left side of your body and crunch your left oblique, feeling a stretch in your right hip. Use your right oblique to pull the tour body back to center. Repeat 10 times before switching sides.
