you oughta incorporate a few good habits into your daily routine, and exercise is a big one.
So we’re here with five total-body exercises to get a smaller waist at 40.
Many changes occur in your body around this age that contribute to extra weight gain.
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You start to lose muscle mass, and your metabolism begins to slow down.
Plus, if you don’t sleep well, that can contribute to being overweight.
Although these compound movements are challenging, they will give you the absolute best results.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Here are five total-body exercises you’re able to do just using a pair of dumbbells.
Perform three to four sets of each movement.
Keeping your chest tall and core tight, step back with one leg until your knee touches the ground.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Perform all reps on one leg before switching sides.
Complete three to four sets of six reps on each side.
While holding a wide stance, grip a pair of dumbbells that are resting on the ground.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Pull the dumbbells back, and swing them up in front of you using your hips.
Next, “punch” them forward, then pull them back to you.
Straighten your arms down to your side, and repeat.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Perform three to four sets of 15 reps. Keep your chest tall, and step out to the side while pushing your hips back.
Let the trailing leg lengthen, stretching your inner thigh.
Complete three to four sets of eight reps on each leg.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Keep your core tight, and lower your legs down to about an inch off the floor.
Use your core and lats to bring it back to starting position before performing another leg lift.
Complete three to four sets of eight to 10 reps.
