Flabbiness around the stomach and hip area can be distressing. Even if you burn off the fat with cardiovascular exercise, both areas need to be strengthened and toned in order to appear sculpted and sleek. The good news is that there are numerous exercises that can work both of these areas at the same time. Incorporate stomach and hip moves into your workout plan to see both your pooch and love handles slim down.
Bosu Squat Jumps
Squat jumps on a Bosu work both your stomach and hips in one move. A Bosu Balance Trainer is a fitness device where one-half is a flat platform and the other is an inflated stability type ball. Place the Bosu on the flat side down in front of you and step onto the balance ball portion, with your feet hip-width apart. Lower down into a squat and as soon as your thighs are parallel with the floor, push through your feet to jump straight up, anywhere from a few inches to a foot, land back on the ball with your knees bent and stand straight up in starting position. Complete 10 jumps.
Bosu Lateral Jumps
Another effective Bosu exercise that tones and strengthens your stomach and hips at the same time is lateral jumps. Place a Bosu on the floor with the platform side down and ball side up. Stand to the right of the Bosu. Bend your knees and jump sideways landing on top of the Bosu. Bend your knees again and this time jump to the left of the Bosu landing on the floor. Reverse your motion, jumping on the Bosu again, and then on the floor to the right of the Bosu. Continue for 10 full rounds.
Standing Side Kick
The standing side kick move can strengthen, stretch and tone your hips, inner thighs and butt. Stand with feet hip-width apart and place your hands on your hips, or, if necessary, on a sturdy chair or wall for stability. Lift your right leg out to the side, bringing it up to hip height so that it is parallel to the floor. Make sure that your inner thigh is parallel to the floor. Hold for one breath and then slowly lower the leg back to starting position. Complete a total of 15 repetitions and then repeat on the left side.
Leg Lifts
Leg lifts strengthen your lower and upper abdominal muscles while also stretching and loosening the hip joint. Lie on your back on an exercise mat with your legs extended straight out in front of you. Put your arms on the floor alongside your torso. Raise your feet toward the ceiling so that they are over your hips and your legs are perpendicular to the floor. Slowly lower your legs down, stopping when your feet are a few inches from the floor. Lift them back up toward the ceiling. Complete 15 repetitions.
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