It's that time of year again.... We are getting ever closer
to warmer weather and (dreaded for some) bikini season! With the crop top trend
flying off the charts and sunshine poking through the clouds, it's time to
consider amping up - or starting - to get toned in that tummy area. I know this
is a particular problem area for many women, myself included, and it is
probably one of the hardest areas on the body to tone up and get definition.
Hard, but not impossible! With this in mind I've come up with a little routine
that you can easily fit into a busy day and do in your living room; no
equipment needed!
If you are really serious about getting those abs to poke
through, you probably should cut down on the sugar (yep, put that Easter
chocolate down!) and generally be a little more active in the cardio
department. These things will work alongside this routine to get your midriff
crop top ready!
If you are unsure about each move, try looking on YouTube or
simply Google to check you are performing each exercise correctly. I've picked
exercises that I personally find most effective and that target your whole core
area. I would suggest doing 10-20 reps of each exercise for 3 sets.
Plank - the
ultimate core toner! Works all your abs along with many other muscles in your
body. Try and hold this position for as long as you can!
Double leg lift - Works
your lower abs, targeting that muffin top! Put your hands under your tail bone
for extra support.
Criss-cross crunches -
Works your transverse abs, those muscles that when defined appear as two lines
down your tummy. Really drive forward with your shoulder on this one, it's not
about your elbows!
V-ups - These are
quite hard, they really work all your abs. Do as many as you can!
Hip twists - Working
your oblique muscles that will pull in your waistline to make it appear
smaller.
Crunches - Good
old fashioned crunches! Lift your legs into the air if these are too easy for
you. They work the upper abs.
Single leg drop -
And another exercise targeting that lower belly pooch!
Try to do as many of each as you can, don't worry if you
can't do 20 if you are just starting out, you'll improve quickly with practice!
But at the same time, push yourself! A toned body is earned, not given.
By Kelsie Marsden
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