Do these 5 exercises to reduce belly fat in old age
Due to hormonal changes in growing age, there are many changes in the body of women. Wrinkles start appearing on the face, weight starts increasing and muscles and bones start getting weak. However, there is no shortcut to staying young forever. But, yes you can try to keep your body in shape. With this, you can feel young while taking care of yourself.
Women are most troubled by the increasing belly fat. Toning abs isn’t just about how you look? Abdominal muscles are essential for maintaining your overall health. A strong core helps you avoid strain or injury as you age.
Here are some ab workouts that aging women must include in their fitness routine. We have got this information from the Instagram account of celebrity fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwal.
- Single leg stretch
Keep the feet on the ground by bending the knees.
Keep the hands behind the head.
Raise the head, neck and shoulders off the ground.
Due to this, pressure will be felt on the abdominal muscles.
Bring the knees near the chest.
Extend the right leg straight.
Place both the hands on the left calf.
While doing this, keep the inner hand near the knee and the outer hand near the ankle.
Repeat the exercise with the other leg.
Do at least 6-8 reps to get good results. - Double Leg Stretch
Lie down on your back.
Keep the feet on the ground by bending the knees.
Raise the neck and shoulders.
Support your head with hands.
Raise both legs above the ground.
Take the knees towards the chest.
While raising the legs, stretch both the hands straight back along with the head.
Take deep breaths while stretching the arms and legs.
While exhaling, bring the hands back above the head.
Do this also in 6-8 reps. - Single Straight Leg Stretch
Lie down on your back.
Keep the feet on the ground by bending the knees.
Lift the head, neck and shoulders slightly off the mat.
Then lift the left leg straight up.
Make a distance of 90 degrees between the feet and the ground.
While lifting the left leg, move the right hand towards the left ankle.
Keep the other hand on the side.
Keep changing legs.
Repeat this exercise 6-8 times - Double Straight Leg Stretch
Lie down on the ground on your back.
Raise the head, neck and shoulders upwards.
Place your hands behind your head for support.
Keep the legs straight and together, maintaining an angle of 90 degrees from the ground.
While breathing, raise the legs upwards.
Keep the legs straight.
Now, while exhaling, lower the legs towards the ground.
Repeat this exercise at least 6-8 times. - Criscrow
Lie down on your back by bending your knees.
Support the head with hands.
Raise the head and shoulders slightly above the ground.
Raise both the legs above the ground as well.
Get into a tabletop position, keeping your knees at a 90-degree angle.
Now, turn the head to the right and bring the right shoulder towards the left knee.
Extend the right leg while rotating it.
Changing sides, exhale and turn to the left.
Then bring the left shoulder towards the right knee.
Stretch the left leg straight.
Repeat this exercise at least 6-8 times with both legs.
You can easily do these exercises at home. To get good results, do each exercise in 3 sets. If you also want information related to exercise, then tell us in the comment box below the article. If you liked this story, do share it. Stay connected to Harzindagi to read more such stories.
