Exercises For Abs At Belt Line For 60-year-old Men

Exercises for Abs at Belt Line for 60-Year-Old Men

Jun 14, 2011 | By Rose Erickson

Toning up the abdominal muscles at the belt line can do more than just improve an older man's appearance. Abdominal exercises can also help rebuild the muscle tissue that declines with age, stretch out the abdominal muscles so that they are more limber and flexible, and increase core stability, which can help reduce falls.

Knee Bend

Lie on your back with your knees bent up toward the ceiling. Keep your hands resting at your sides throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift your right knee up toward you chest. Press your lower back into the ground and hold for about five seconds. Carefully return your foot to the floor and relax. Lift your left knee up and hold for five seconds. Continue alternating for a total of 10 repetitions on each knee. Try to do this exercise about five days a week.

Tummy Twist

Sit in a chair with your back straight and tummy pulled in. Hold a rubber ball or medicine ball in both of your hands, keeping your elbows bent and close to your sides. Slowly twist your torso to the left as far as you can, keeping the rest of your body motionless. Move back to the center and twist to the right side. Do a total of eight repetitions on each side.

Crunch

Lie in front of a wall. Position your feet on the wall so that your knees and waist form a 90-degree angle. Contract the muscles in your abdomen and carefully lift your head and shoulders up from the floor. Cross your arms over your chest instead of behind your head if you feel any neck strain. Hold the crunch for about three seconds, then roll back down to the floor. Repeat up to 14 more times.

Balance Toe Taps

Sit in a chair with a medicine ball or rubber ball on the floor in front of you. Position your left foot on the ball and attempt to balance your weight on it. If you feel unstable, lift your right foot up off the floor as well. Hold the exercise for up to 4 seconds. Carefully return to the starting position and repeat with your right foot. Alternate feet for a total of 10 repetitions.