Whether you wear jeans or a bodycon dress, the utmost struggle is to hide the tummy, especially waist fat. We often wear shapewear to hide it so that the outfit looks perfect.
We are not saying the curves are bad, they are perfect but, if your weight is bending on the unhealthy side of the scale, we bring you two exercises that can immensely benefit you.
Did you know reducing waist fat can also help you become more energetic? It can also help to regulate heart disease and diabetes. If not regulated, it can help to reduce the chances of developing these diseases and others at an early stage.
The best aspect of the exercises we are sharing with you is that you can perform them at home without the guidance of an expert.
These exercises will work on your core muscles and abdomen to help you lose waist fat at a faster rate. Apart from this, you will also have to take care of your diet and give up on unhealthy, sugary, and processed food items.
We connected with fitness expert Priyanka who said, “With the help of these two exercises, you can reduce fat around your waist quickly. These exercises will also help you target fat around hands, back, and thighs.”
“A week of regularly working out with these two exercises will start to show a difference in your body,” she added.
Standing Side Reach
How To Do Standing Side Reach?
- You have to stand with your feet apart at a distance of 1.5 to 2 feet. It will help you maintain a balance while standing.
- Touch your left thigh with your left hand. It will be better if you can keep your left hand on your left thigh.
- Raise your right hand and bend towards the left with your shoulders (Yoga For Tight Shoulders) also bending in that direction.
- You have to keep stretching your body towards the left until you feel your muscles on the right side getting pulled.
- Hold the position for at least 8-10 seconds and return to the initial position.
- Repeat the same on the right side. You have to do it at least 20 times on each side, making 40 total.
Benefits of Standing Side Reach
The crucial target of this exercise is your waist. It strengthens your core muscles and the side ab wall. It also improves posture and stability. Apart from sculpting the waist, it also adds flexibility to the body and reduces any you feel when you suddenly bend or move side to side from the waist.
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Squat Thrusts With A Twist
How To Do Squat Thrusts With A Twist?
- You will have to again stand with your legs apart to ensure that your body remains balanced when you squat.
- You can either keep them in the front, perpendicular to your shoulders or keep them at the back of your head.
- Slowly come into the position of squatting and move your body, above from the waist, towards the left. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds and rise.
- You have to repeat it on the right side too.
- For best results, you have to make sure that your knees are bent 90° with the floor.
- Repeat this at least 10 times on both sides. You can increase the frequency with time.
Benefits Of Squat Thrusts With A Twist
Along with building muscles, the exercise also stretches them. It targets the abdomen, glutes, and thighs (Exercises To Tone Thighs). It is also associated with improving heart health.
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