It happens that when looking for an exercise routine to lose some fat and tone the abdominal muscles, one gets lost in a sea of results that all promise more or less the same, or are exercises that are somewhat extreme, especially for those of a certain age.
In reality, exercise alone, although important, is not enough to eliminate abdominal fat. You have to change your lifestyle habits, starting with your diet, which should be healthy and balanced.
The exercises to be performed must be focused, since not all of them involve the abdominal muscles in the same way, and we can also combine some cardiovascular activity. Below we list four that are especially effective for eliminating fat and toning the abs .
1. Russian twists
Sit on the mat with your legs bent, relax your elbows and hold your hands.
From this position, slowly rotate to the right, while touching the floor near your hips, then return to the center and continue to the left to complete one repetition.
Remember that the movement is not large and should come from the rotation of the trunk. Try to keep your abdomen contracted at all times and that this movement is performed in a more controlled manner.
Do 30 repetitions.
2. Leg lifts
Lie on the floor with both legs vertical as if you were against a wall.
Place your arms extended on the floor and place your hands under your buttocks.
Now slowly lower your right leg and bring it as close to the floor as possible, but without touching it. Then slowly raise it back to the starting position.
Do the same with your left leg. This is one repetition.
Do 15 repetitions.
3. Scissor kicks
Start by lying down with your forearms on the floor.
Next, lift your left leg straight up. Then lower it down, and as you do so, simultaneously lift your right leg up.
Make sure your heels don’t touch the floor until the end.
Do 30 reps, 15 on each leg.
4. Spiderman Iron
First, the starting position is a traditional plank position with your forearms on the floor and your body perfectly straight.
Then bring your left knee towards your left elbow, and then return to the plank position. Then repeat by bringing your right knee towards your right elbow.
Do 15 repetitions.
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