The winter season combined with the holidays can be an all-too-easy time to put on some extra pounds.
Extra weight will typically prevent you from looking and feeling your best.
Losing weightisn’t simply a great way to look your best.
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Lift your legs into the air while lifting both your head and shoulders off of the ground.
Next, take your right ankle in your hand while lowering your left leg down to the ground.
Then, switch over and do the same with your left ankle and right leg.
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Complete three sets of 20 reps on each side.
Start by standing up, with your feet hip-width apart.
Keep this movement going while alternating legs for a total of 30 seconds.
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Russian Twists
Next, Yu suggests tackling a few Russian twists.
To do so, start by sitting on the floor.
While keeping your back straight, bend your knees while placing both of your feet flat on the ground.
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Once you’re in the right position, you’re able to start to lean back a little.
You should also put your hands down on the floor behind you so that steady yourself.
Complete three sets of 20 reps per side.
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They are popular and quite effective.
Yu explains, “Planks are a great exercise for targeting both the abdominal and oblique muscles.”
As you get into the same position as a pushup, keep your hands beneath you and shoulder-width apart.
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Keep your feet about hip-width distance apart.
Next, place your forearms down on the floor, and let them support your body’s weight.
Do your best to stay in this position anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds.
To become a crunch-dominating expert, you’ll want to lie on your back and keep your knees bent.
Place your feet flat on the ground and your hands behind your head.
Now that you’re ready, don’t jolt yourself up into a full sitting position.
Instead, merely lift your shoulders off the ground, and curl into a crunch.
Hold this position for two seconds before you lower yourself down in a slow and controlled manner.
Repeat this again until you’ve completed 10 to 15 crunches.
