“Cardio is the only way to lose belly fat and get a six-pack.”

I hear this statement a lot from clients, but it couldn’t be any further from the truth.

Ankle weights are one of my favorite pieces of equipment.

tabletop rainbow waist-slimming exercises with ankle weights

Jacquie Smith

Check them out below.

The first of these waist-slimming exercises is the Three-Point Plank with Elbow Tap to Leg Pulse.

Lift your right leg up to hoverpointing your toeand then tap your right knee to your right elbow.

three-point plank waist-slimming exercises

Jacquie Smith

ensure to make the connection between the knee and elbow to really work the core and oblique.

Extend your right foot back toward the back right corner of your mat, and point your toe.

Squeeze your inner thighs for just a second, and then rainbow your leg back to the starting position.

tabletop rainbow waist-slimming exercises with ankle weights

Jacquie Smith

Remember to keep a slight bend in your elbows and your hips squared.

Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your elbows out to the sides.

Touch your heels togetherforming a small “v” with your feetand bend your knees out wide.

crunch with frog leg extension

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Crunch up to tap your elbows to your knees.

Drive your heels back, engage your legs, and activate your core.

check that to be light on your feet, and keep your hips in line with your shoulders.

forearm plank jacks

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