How to Get Rid of Love Handles on Women

Abdominal obesity is more common than any other type of obesity. Abdominal obesity is also of varying kinds and is based according to the fat accumulation on the abdomen. The term love handles is used to describe accumulation of fat on the sides of the abdomen, or near the muscles know as the obliques. Love handles make a person appear unattractive which can lead to a lot of embarrassment. However, there are different ways to get rid of love handles without investing in work-out equipment. Here we will see more on it.

Exercises to Get Rid of Love Handles

Although you need to exercise daily, in order to lose love handles, you do not have to invest in expensive workout equipment. There are several exercises that can be performed at home to lose fat. You can learn these exercises, or initially perform them under the guidance of a trainer and then carry them out at home. Following are some of the best exercise for love handles on women.

Twist Crunch
You should start the exercise by lying flat on the floor with your back straight. Now clasp your hands together at the back of your head or place them at the back of your ear. The legs should be such that the knees should be bent, but feet placed firmly on the ground. Now try to lift the right knee and bring it closer to the left elbow. Try to twist the body such that the right knee and the left elbow touch each other. Regain the original position and repeat with the left knee and right elbow. While doing these exercises, you should remember that the head should not be bent towards the chest. While twisting, you can lift the other leg if you feel comfortable. A single set of these exercise consists of 12-16 reps; you can do 1-3 sets.

Reverse Crunch
This is one of the best and the most effective love handle exercises for women. You should lie with your back on the floor, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Your hands should be clasped at the back of your head. Now, try to lift both your knees such that they touch both the elbows. In this exercise, you should not move your elbows, but simply try to bring the knees as close to the elbows as possible. Your hands and the upper body should be firmly in place. You can try and raise one of both the knees upwards at the same time. Slowly retain the original position and repeat sets of 8-10 reps.

Leg Flutters
This exercise helps in flattening stomach as well as strengthening the back. You should lie flat on your stomach with your arms at your sides. Your head should be slightly raised above. Now lift both your legs and flutter back and forth as fast as you can. You can even bend your elbows for support. Continue doing for 10-15 seconds, stop and repeat for a couple of times.

Along with the above mentioned ones, it is also essential to perform cardiovascular exercises regularly, in order to get rid of love handles. You can choose any type of cardiovascular exercises and perform them for 30-45 minutes every day. Swimming, running, brisk walking, jogging and cycling are some of the best cardiovascular exercises. Doing a combination of cardio and either of the above mentioned exercise regularly will surely help you lose love handles. Secondly, you should also be watchful of your diet and consume only healthy foods in order to prevent further weight and fat gain. Having low calorie, but protein rich, diet is effective in losing weight and fat quickly.

Following the exercise and diet pattern regularly and rigorously will definitely help in getting rid of these love handles and having flat abs. So, start immediately and get going. Take care!