1. Don’t overload yourself! Start with small goals and build your way! For example, start by drinking a certain amount of water a day, or a 30-minute walk every day, or swap your main meals for healthy foods from the site.
2. Get the family involved! If you are trying to change your lifestyle alone, it will be almost impossible to maintain it! Take a walk as a family, choose foods that everyone enjoys, and get the kids involved in your workouts!
3. I did the app’s beginner fit program, a run in the park every week, a daily walk with the family, and short strength workouts at home.
THE FOUR MAIN EXERCISES TO REDUCE BELLY FAT
1. Plank with rolling ball
Initial position: Start in a plank position with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms directly below your shoulders. Put a ball under your right hand. Keep your upper body strong and engage your core, while keeping your back straight.
execourt: Engage your core by pulling your belly button in towards your spine and roll the ball to your left, cupping the ball with your left hand and placing your right hand flat on the mat. Next, roll the ball back into your right hand, keeping your core and lower back strong and stable as you lower your left arm to the ground and return to the starting position.
2. Bicycle
Initial position: Lie on your back with your head and neck relaxed and your arms by your sides. Bend your knees and raise your legs in the air. Pull your knees to your chest and lengthen your right leg. This is your starting position.
Execution: Inhale and exhale throughout the movement. Continue with a ‘mount’ type movement alternating legs
After 12 weeks, Emily saw her energy skyrocket and her health improve inside and out.
3. Rolled up
Initial position: Lie on your back with your palms down and your fingers facing forward. Place your arms above your head and your lower back firmly planted on the floor. Extend through your knees and engage your core muscles.
Execution: Inhale and gently lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the ground. Then exhale as you pull your navel toward the ground, round your spine, and raise your arms above your head and toward your feet, slowly rolling into a sitting position.
4. Pilates Ab Roll
Starting position: Lie on your back with your legs in a tabletop position and place your hands under your thighs.
Execution: Inhale and bring your knees up to your chest. Exhale, lift your head and upper body as you roll slightly forward and straighten your legs. Repeat the exercise.
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