pippa middleton has an envious figure and although it is partly due to genetics, the British socialite exercises regularly and follows a healthy lifestyle diet. One area many women are looking to tone up is the abdomen, as overindulgence and too little movement can lead to an increase in belly fat as we age. However, Pippa has shared some of her favorite exercises to help “trim the waist.”
She explained: “To do any form of exercise efficiently, you have to be able to activate your core.
“A strong core is required for athletic performance and for good weight training technique.
“I recommend trying Pilates or another core class, like Les Mills’ CXWORX class, to learn about your core muscles and how to activate them.
“Once you’ve learned the basic techniques, including working your front and side abs, lower back muscles, and hip muscles, you can use a trusted online video for inspiration and new exercises.” .
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Pippa added: “Core work is great for posture and also helps to strengthen important tissue which will have a positive effect on all other activities.
“It will dramatically improve your balance and efficiency in sports like running, tennis, golf and swimming.
“The reason most sports professionals practice Pilates and focus on the core exercises is to maintain their efficiency.
“Focus on your abs and waist and try incorporating these short exercises (complete 15-20 reps of each exercise, three times) into your full-body training regimen.”
There are four exercises that Pippa suggests doing.
“Tone your belly with these tummy busting moves,” she commented.
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Mountain Climber: Tones your entire core and works your lower back and shoulder muscles.
1. Begin in a push-up position with your feet extended behind you and your arms extended vertically with your hands below your shoulders.
2. Engage your belly to bring your left knee toward your left elbow. Pause and return to start.
3. Repeat with the right knee and continue alternating.
4. You can speed up this exercise for 20 seconds, with a 10 second break.
Reverse Crunch – Hits the lower belly muscles
1. Lie on your back with your knees and hips bent at 90 degrees and your arms by your sides.
2. Engage your lower abdominal muscles to lift your hips off the ground. Keep your shoulders on the ground.
3. Pause and slowly lower your heels back to the start.
4. The slower you do this movement, the more difficult it will be.
5. Repeat 10 times.
Side Plank Crunch – Streamlines the side of the waist
1. Start in a side plank with your left arm on the ground, elbow under your shoulder, and feet stacked.
2. Place the pads of the right fingers behind the head.
3. Tighten your abs and bring your right leg toward your left arm.
4. Repeat 10 times and then switch sides.
5. If this is too advanced, don’t lift your leg, instead focus on holding the side plank position for 30 seconds.
Pippa’s 10 week toning is done in conjunction with Waitrose magazine.
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