These 6 workout tips for getting your tummy in shape for the summer help tone up your abdominal muscles and your results can be seen in less than 1 month.
But apart from doing these exercises at least 3 times a week it is important to follow a healthy diet, not eating foods rich in fat and sugar. A nutritionist can indicate a personalized diet, respecting their food tastes and financial possibilities.
Exercise 1
Lie on the belly floor up and raise your legs with your knees straight. Stretch your arms and raise your trunk, as shown in picture 1. Do 3 sets of 20 reps.
Exercise 2
Support your back on a Pilates ball, place your hands at the nape of the neck and do the abdominal exercise as picture 2. Do 3 sets of 20 repetitions.
Exercise 3
Lie on the belly floor up, and place your legs bent over a Pilates ball. Stretch arms forward and do abdominal exercise as shown in picture 3. Do 3 sets of 20 repetitions.
Exercise 4
Lie on your belly floor up, arms stretched out along your body. Place your feet propped up on the Pilates ball and lift the trunk as shown in picture 4. Do 3 sets of 20 reps.
Exercise 5
Stand still in the position that shows the image 5 for 1 minute without bending the back.
Exercise 6
Stand still in the position that shows the image 6 for 1 minute, without bending the back and maintaining the contraction of the abdominal muscles, arms and legs.
Other examples in: 3 simple exercises to do at home and lose belly.
If you experience pain or discomfort while performing any of these exercises do not do so. A physical trainer or physiotherapist specializing in Pilates can indicate a series of exercises suited to your needs and according to your possibilities.
