One of the fundamental "must haves" for all around health and well being is a strong core. The three major muscle groups that make up what we know as "the core" are:
1. Erectus Abdominus;
2. Internal and External Obliques; and,
3. Transversalis.
We can do any number of exercises to strengthen each of those muscles but there is one exercise that will give you maximum results for... all of them and here it is.
Assume the push up position, up on your toes ladies no knees, with your feet spread fairly wide for stability. Your hands should be directly under the shoulders, head up and butt down so that your body is straight.
Holding your shoulders and hips totally still, lift your right hand slowly and touch your left shoulder. Place the right hand back on the floor then repeat with the left hand. Repeat that sequence so that you touch each shoulder 10 times then rest for 30 seconds. Repeat the exercise for three repetitions and, if you are keeping your hips and shoulders still, I guarantee you will feel the effort in your core.
A word of caution: no single exercise can 'spot reduce' body fat, so this exercise alone will not remove the extra weight around your tummy but it will make your core strong and by doing so, help with your posture, breathing, back pain and your mobility.
1. Erectus Abdominus;
2. Internal and External Obliques; and,
3. Transversalis.
We can do any number of exercises to strengthen each of those muscles but there is one exercise that will give you maximum results for... all of them and here it is.
Assume the push up position, up on your toes ladies no knees, with your feet spread fairly wide for stability. Your hands should be directly under the shoulders, head up and butt down so that your body is straight.
Holding your shoulders and hips totally still, lift your right hand slowly and touch your left shoulder. Place the right hand back on the floor then repeat with the left hand. Repeat that sequence so that you touch each shoulder 10 times then rest for 30 seconds. Repeat the exercise for three repetitions and, if you are keeping your hips and shoulders still, I guarantee you will feel the effort in your core.
A word of caution: no single exercise can 'spot reduce' body fat, so this exercise alone will not remove the extra weight around your tummy but it will make your core strong and by doing so, help with your posture, breathing, back pain and your mobility.
If you want to lose the tummy fat, lift weights!
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