There is not a lot of love about love handles and many people want to get rid of them and don’t know how. The reason for that is because the typical ab workout are not very effective when it comes to this area.
Triangle pose
Basic twist and turns are what will help in reducing the fat deposited on your sides. In order to do this stretch, just stand with both your legs shoulder apart. Now stretch your arms on both the sides. Inhale and slowly bend your body sideways and touch your left toe with your left hand. Your right hand should be in the air and stretched upwards. Make sure your left and right arm form a straight line, starting from the ground. Keep your neck towards the left side. Slowly get back into normal position and repeat it on the other side.
Russian twists
Probably the most effective exercise to lose love handles is Russian twists. Just sit with your legs stretched in front of your and arms joined ahead of you. Now lift up your legs so that they are not touching the ground. Now twist your torso from side to side along with your hands, without letting your feet touch the ground. This will help in melting the fat deposited on your love handles in no time.
Crab kick
Another exercise to get your waist and abdomen muscles moving is the crab kick exercise. Sit on the mat and bend your knees. Keep your feet together and your hands behind your back with fingers facing backwards. Now slowly push your hips upward and kick your right leg up. Switch your legs one by one and keep kicking. Make sure your hips do not touch the ground during the exercise. Continue for 30 seconds and repeat it 3-4 times.
One hand toe touch
A very simple yet effective sitting exercise, which will help you in getting rid of love handles in no time is this. Just sit and fold on of your left leg inwards and stretch the right one ahead of you. Now use your right hand to touch the toe of your right foot. Hold the position for at least 10 seconds and repeat 3-4 times. This will help in stretching the muscles of your waist, as well the side muscles of your abdomen.
Bicycle crunches
For those who are looking out for quick ways to reduce love handles, try including this exercise in your daily routine. Just lie down flat on your back and pull your leg inwards with folded knees and place your hands below your head. Now lift your right leg and try touching your right knee with the left elbow. Make sure you lift your upper body while doing so. Ease back to resting position and repeat the same with the other leg.
