On the eve of the New Year holidays, many are trying to get rid of extra centimeters at the waist. The author of the Healthy (16+) channel on the Zen platform shared three effective exercises for burning fat that contribute to the formation of a flat stomach.
A set of exercises for weight loss
Leg raise – let's start simple
When performing the exercise, it is important to maintain a straight posture and actively use the abdominal muscles. This helps strengthen and give definition to the abdominal area.
Technique:
- Take a sitting position on the floor with your legs extended forward.
- Place your hands behind you for support or at your sides if you want to make it more challenging.
- As you exhale, lift your straight leg up, and as you inhale, lower it.
- Repeat the exercise with the other leg.
- Perform the exercise for a minute or do 20-30 repetitions.
Russian twist – for a graceful waist
Excellent results are obtained from the exercise performed while sitting on the floor. To increase the load, you can use a weight, such as a dumbbell. Exercise helps to reduce waist size, contour and tighten it, as well as reduce side deposits.
Technique:
- Sit upright on the floor.
- Stretch your legs and bend your knees slightly.
- Extend your arms in front of you.
- Lean your body back slightly.
- Keep your back straight.
- As you exhale, turn your body to the left, and as you inhale, return to the starting position.
- Repeat the turn to the right.
- Perform the exercise for a minute at a moderate pace or do 20-30 repetitions.
“Chinese snake” – burn fat
This unusual exercise is performed in various variations: with emphasis on outstretched arms or on the forearms. Exercise helps improve digestion and activates the abdominal muscles. As a result, the stomach becomes flatter and more toned. Fat in the abdominal area is burned faster and the amount of internal fat is reduced.
Technique:
- Get on your knees.
- Sit on your heels, lean your body forward and extend your arms in front of you.
- As you exhale, straighten your knees and body, stretch forward, straighten your arms, you can slightly bend your back.
- As you inhale, return to the starting position.
- Perform the exercise at a comfortable pace for 1–2 minutes.
