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RE: love handles

JadeFleur — Fri, 05 May 2006 12:52:34 GMT

hmm..love handles are pesky when I go to the gym I get the most results with 10 mins on the rowing machine and reverse crunches. I hope this helps you! oh and there is like side crunch I used in highschool gym class you lay on yourside and sit up..its supposed to be great on your obliques..

RE: love handles

gordcrys — Thu, 04 May 2006 19:05:45 GMT

Standing Trunk Twists

This is a good aerobic-type exercise that will help get your heart rate up as well as burn some calories in your middle.

1. Stand with your feet about a foot apart and knees relaxed.

2. Twist your torso to the left while keeping your hips and legs as stable as possible. As you twist to the left, cross your right arm in front of your body in a punching motion.

3. Twist back to the right and cross your left arm over your body in a punching motion.

4. Do 100 reps.

RE: love handles

gordcrys — Thu, 04 May 2006 19:05:04 GMT

Standing Side Bends
Miss Teen America 2003 Alysha Castonguay demonstrates the correct technique for performing Standing Side Bends.

1. From a standing position, drop your shoulder to the left side and bend to the left side.

2. Extend your left hand toward floor and reach your right hand up over your head toward left side for maximum stretch.

3. Return to an upright position and repeat.

Perform 15-20 reps per side, 3- 4 sets (one set equals 15-20 reps on both sides), 5-6 days a week.

K I will admit I had way too much fun with this... :O) But I got some good tips :O)

RE: love handles

gordcrys — Thu, 04 May 2006 19:03:28 GMT

Alternate Knee-In
Lie on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front of you, but about three inches off the floor. Place the palms of your hands flat on the floor and under your back. Support yourself on your elbows.

Flexing your abdominal muscles as you go, bending at the knee, bring your left knee as close to your left shoulder as possible. At this point, begin to straighten your left leg, while at the same time beginning to bend your right knee, bringing it to your right shoulder. Continue this bicycle-like movement until you have completed your set. (You will do 15 reps for each side, for a total of 30 reps per set). Move on to the next exercise.

Alternate Twisting Crunch
Lie on your back on the floor or a bench, and place your hands behind your head. Raise your head a few inches, bend your knees, and place the soles of you feet flat on the floor. Raise your left knee off the floor and simultaneously twist and try to touch it with your right elbow, all the time flexing your abdominal muscles. Return to start and repeat the movement for the other side of your body. Continue this alternate movement for the other side of your body until you have completed your set (15 repetitions for each side, for a total of 30 reps per set

RE: love handles

gordcrys — Thu, 04 May 2006 18:59:44 GMT

The "love handle" area along your sides above your waist is traditionally a tough area to target. Unless you play tennis, the internal and external obliques--the two muscle pairs that form your love handles and help you twist and turn--are largely unused in daily life. The following exercises will help you tighten your waist for a smooth silhouette. Do two sets of 10 to 12 repetitions (unless otherwise indicated) of each move 2 or 3 days a week, allowing a day of rest between workouts.

And remember, smart eating is essential, too. If you have a layer of fat in that region, as opposed to untoned muscles, all the oblique exercises in the world won't firm it up. You'll have to lose the extra weight as well.

Seated Knee Drop
Sit back on your hipbones and place your hands on the floor behind you for balance. Bend your knees, press your ankles together, and lower your legs to the right. Contract your abdominals and obliques and slowly pull your legs up and over to the left. Repeat from side to side for 1 minute. Be sure to use your muscles, not momentum, to do the work.

Side Crunch
Lie on your right side with your legs extended. Cross your right arm across your waist, and place your right hand on your left side. Bring your left fingertips behind your ear, with your elbow pointed toward the ceiling.

Contract your obliques and lift your shoulders off the floor while raising your left leg about a foot off the floor. Hold for 2 seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat for a full set, and switch sides.

Seated Torso Twist
Sit on the floor with your back straight, knees bent, and feet flat on the floor about hip-width apart. Extend your arms straight in front of you, and place your hands together, palms and fingers touching. Contract your abdominal muscles and lower your torso about 45 degrees, keeping your back straight.

With your back straight and abs taut, rotate your torso toward the right as far as comfortably possible. Be sure to move your upper body in unison; don't lead with your arms. You should be looking in the same direction that your hands are pointing throughout the move. Pause, return to center, and repeat to the opposite side.

Side Plank
Lie facedown on the floor with your upper body propped on your forearms and your elbows directly beneath your shoulders. Roll your body over to the right side, supporting your torso on your right forearm, raising your hips, and stacking your feet so your body forms a straight plank. Put your left hand on your hip. Hold 5 to 10 seconds, then switch sides.

Bicycles
Lie faceup on the floor, legs extended, hands loosely behind your head. Slowly lift your torso off the floor and bring your left elbow across your body, while bending your right knee and lifting your leg toward your chest as far as comfortably possible. Hold, then lower back to start. Repeat, alternating sides. You should be twisting your torso, not your neck.

Standing Crossover
Stand with your feet a few inches apart. Bend your arms and hold them out to the sides, so they form right angles with your hands toward the ceiling, palms facing forward.

Contract your abs and pull your right knee and left elbow toward one another. Pause, and return to start. Complete a set, then switch sides.

love handles

heather972 — Thu, 04 May 2006 17:27:15 GMT

I'm rather curvy, read not chubby, but an hourglass figure. Anyhow, no matter how hard I try, I cant get rid of this stupid fat right above my hips. It does look alright, unless I wear anything with elastic in it, then I get the stupid love handles. Even when I was dancing, around 30 hours a week, I still had these stupid things, anyone have any idea how to get rid of them?