Workouts for Love Handles

Everybody likes a flat stomach and strives hard to get one. The stomach and the hips form the core part of the body. Fat depositions forming flab around the mid section of the body are called love handles. There are many exercises for love handles. Let us discuss some of them.

Exercises for Love Handles and Abs

Initially, we will start off with some of the easy workouts. Later, we shall move on to the rigorous ones.

Side Bends
Stand on the floor with feet apart from each other and knees slightly bent. Now, bend slowly sidewards and again come to the original position. Then bend sidewards in the opposite direction. Side bends are effective as they render a stretch in the hip area. Perform this exercise very slowly and initially start off with 15 reps. Increase the reps weekly.

Torso Twists
The torso twists are performed by standing straight with your feet shoulder width apart. Now twist the torso on one side and again come to the original position. Then, twist your torso on the right hand side. In this process, keep in mind not to move your hips. There should be no bending involved in this twisting process. Remember not to twist your body too much.

Sit ups
For doing sit ups, lie down on the floor. Bend your knees and put your heels flat on the ground. Keep your hands on the back of your head and tighten the abdominal muscles. Gently lift your head first and then lift the upper part of the body, so that your chin touches your knees. Hold your body for a few seconds and again retain your original position. While coming to your original position, have a control on your torso. Perform 15 reps of this exercise. You can increase the count weekly.

Leg Flutters
For performing this exercise, lie down on your stomach and lift your head in the upward direction, slightly. Keep your arms straight besides your body. Now, slowly lift one leg off the floor and slowly take it to the ground. Now perform this with the other leg. When you lift the legs off the floor, you must lift the knees also. Once you get the exercise, you can start fluttering rapidly, however, with controlled movements.

Alternate Crunches
Lie down on the floor with your knees bent and your hands behind your head. Lock your palms with the fingers. Now, carefully lift your head up and try to touch your right elbow to your left knee. Again go down in your original position. Now, come upwards and try to touch your right knee with your left elbow. Perform 15 reps initially and then weekly increase the count of your alternate crunches.

Along with these exercises, you must go for regular cardiovascular exercises and a balanced diet. Another important thing to remember is to do these exercises regularly. Regularity is the key to success. Happy working out!