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.

Some simple exercises to help get rid of love handles are ones that concentrate on the abdominal muscles and the obliques. These exercises below can be done at home.

Seated russian twist – Executed on the floor, so sit down with your feet together and your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. Place your hands together and in front of you. Lean back so it looks like you are doing a sit up. Then move your hands from left to right, keeping your arms relatively straight. Slowly repeat.

Side plank – Lie on your side then lift your body off the ground, using your forearm that is nearest the ground. Keep your hips in line with the rest of your body and make sure they do not dip as this will not work your stomach muscles correctly. Hold each side for 30 seconds.

Slow bicycles – This exercises is like riding a bike but you are lying on your back. But your are doing this much slower. Place your hands behind your head like you would do when you are doing a sit-up. When your leg comes up to your stomach, reach over with your opposite elbow and feel the pull across your stomach. Repeat the opposite way.

These are great starting exercises and you should get the hang of these in no time at all. Then you can progress to doing exercises using swiss balls and resistance bands. Most gyms do core classes which will incorporate a lot of work on the stomach. You should also consider starting to look into doing free weights, as unlike resistance weights you need to use more of your core muscles to stabilize the weight.

If you continue with this exercise plan you will see less love handles and more muscles.

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