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Losing Pregnancy Belly Fat : Exercise!
So here are a few effective exercises to burn that stubborn belly fat fast! (Also remember, while you are exercising you have to also watch what you eat. Just like any weight loss plan, you can't eat whatever you want and expect the crunches to take care of the belly fat) Exercise and proper eating work hand and hand. So if you're not prepared to change your diet, then you will struggle to make any progress and get rid of your belly.) Note: it's important to understand that if you've given birth your abdominal muscles have not only been stretched, but they have also been weakened. Not only will you have to work at getting rid of the fat, you'll have to re-strengthen those muscles so they don't protrude or sag. 1) Abdominal Crunches - These are the most common exercises performed to help firm up that post pregnancy belly. Anyone can do an abdominal crunch, but many people don't pay attention to the quality of the movement as they do the exercise. So its important that you stay focused and use the correct technique if you want crunches to be as effective as they can be. Exercise: Place your hands behind your head or cross them in front of you with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Raise your back off the ground and exhale. Really crunch those abdominal muscles. Lower your back to the floor and inhale. Breathing deelpy and at the right time helps to train the muscles and the crunch will be more effective. Perform 2-3 sets of 20-25 repetitions. You should really feel your abs working by the time you get close to 20.. 2) Kegel Exercises - These are convenient because they can be done almost anywhere, anytime. The exercises consist of contracting certain pelvic muscle groups over and over again to firm them up. It's important to note that if you begin contracting the wrong muscles, these exercises won't work for you. Note: One way to get a feel for using the right muscles is the next time you urinate stop and tighten your muscles to stop your urine for a few seconds. Those are your kegel muscles that you are controlling. Do this a few times to get the feel for them. Exercise: 1. Tighten your Kegel muscles as tight as you can. Hold them for 10seconds. 2. Slowly release the muscles and relax for a count of 10. 3. Do a set of 10 contractions, three to four times every day. The good thing about these kinds of exercises is that you can do them almost anywhere. You could be driving, sitting at work, waiting for a bus, typing on the computer, you name it! Note: It may take a few months before you start to notice any changes so please be patient. 3) Oblique Exercises - The obliques (often called the love handles) are the muscles located diagonally around your torso. Exercise: Oblique exercises are very similar to crunch exercises except you raise up and alternate sides. So instead of a basic crunch, reach your right elbow diagonally toward your left knee and then lower back to the ground. Then do the same with your left elbow and reach it diagonally toward your right knee. Perform 2-3 sets of 20-25 repetitions. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Are you struggling to get rid or unwanted stubborn baby weight? Do you have trouble recognizing yourself in the mirror these days? Do you wish you could regain you're pre-pregnancy body? Visit Weight Loss After Birth Guide for great tips, instructional videos and recipes, all designed specifically for new moms wanting to burn those excess post-pregnancy pounds! |
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