Tight, fit waistlines are in demand. Fitness and fashion magazines depict men and women with enviable, flat bellies. More importantly, health specialists warn that core body fat is linked to heart disease and diabetes. Spot reduction is almost impossible. A simple walking routines is the best core exercise to use if you need to blast unwanted waist bulge. Add core strengthening moves to your workout three times a week to tone and tighten the leftover flab.
The Paddler
The paddler is an intense waist workout. Sit with your legs bent and your feet flat on the floor. Grasp a small towel so that your arms are straight and your hands are shoulder's width apart. Lean your torso back 45 degrees. Rotate your towel from one side of your body to the other as if you were paddling a kayak. Lift your feet off the floor for added intensity.
Boat Pose
The boat pose builds core discipline that tightens and tones the waistline. Begin in a seated position with your feet flat on the floor, knees slightly bent. Hold the backs of your thighs and expand your chest. Take a deep breath. Exhale and lift your feet, leaning backwards. Extend your arms parallel to the floor. Straighten your legs so that your entire body is at a 45-degree angle. Hold through three long, deep breaths.
Heels to the Heavens
Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, palms facing down. Lift your heels straight up toward the ceiling. Your knees may be slightly bent. Focus on straightening them over time and creating a 90-degree angle with your body. Gently pulse up through your heels, lifting your gluts off the ground. Repeat this move 26 times.
Windshield Wiper
Lie on your back with your heels facing the ceiling and your feet together. Bring your arms out slightly to the sides, palms down. Tighten your belly and slowly lower your feet to the right as far as possible. Raise your feet back to center and gently lower them to the left. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
Plank Pose
Many yoga poses build core strength that tightens and tones the waist. Plank pose works the abdominal muscles as they strain to stabilize the torso. Start at the top of a pushup. Your wrists should be directly under your shoulders. Focus on bringing your body weight up and away from the hands by tightening your belly. Hold through three long breaths. You can take the plank to the next level by placing your feet on a stability ball.
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