We cannot decided where our body decides to store fat, this is down to genetics. Fat typically gathers around the mid section to add extra protection to our vital organs. The best way we can reduce weight in the mid section is by exercising and watching what we eat. The fat in the mid section can be known as Love handles. This term is used to describe fat on the stomach, obliques (side of stomach), and on the lower back just above the trouser line. Simple exercise will help get rid of this bulge.

If you are looking to tone up your love handle region specifically then below are some great exercises that you can do at home. These exercises concentrate on the abdominal muscles and the obliques. These will help you get rid of your love handles.

Seated russian twist - Sit on the floor with your feet together and knees bent. Place your hands in front of your stomach and keep them together. Lean back until you feel like your abdominal muscles are having to work to keep you in that position then slowly rotate from side to side. Focus on rotating the whole of your upper body.

Side plank - You need to use your forearm in this exercise to keep your body off the ground. Lie on your side, keep your body straight as you do this, use your forearm to lift your body away from the ground. Keep everything as straight as possible and feel your abs getting pulled. Hold for 45 seconds then swop sides.

Slow bicycles - This is a great exercise to do when you are watching the TV. Lie down on your back. Place your hands behind your head and lift slightly off the floor. Bring your right knee up to your chest then reach across with your left elbow to touch it. Keep your other leg as straight as possible. Alternate this and feel how it pulls across your stomach muscles.

If you find these not challenging enough then you should considered using free weights if you don’t already. This is the ultimate in core exercises as heavy free weights need at stabilizing more, and your core muscles do this. If you find free weights to challenging then think about doing stomach exercises with a swiss ball or resistance bands.

Carry on doing these are you will notice great results.

Want to find out more about love handle exercises, then visit Jo Northwood’s site on how to lose love handles the fastest way.

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