Ready to ditch those love handles? Pro trainer Brooke Geffre is here with a simple, effective workout that targets your core and helps you slim down your sides. Let’s get moving!
Whether you call it a muffin top or love handles, that stubborn fat on your sides is notoriously tough to lose. Toning your obliques is one of the most challenging areas to train, but it’s not impossible.
Exercise plays a key role in shaping your body, but your diet is just as important. The phrase “abs are made in the kitchen” rings especially true when it comes to love handles. Combine smart eating with targeted workouts, and you’ll be on your way to a trimmer waist.
**1. Side Plank Crunches**
Start on your right elbow with your waist lifted about a foot off the ground. Position your right foot slightly in front of your left. Keep your core tight as you bring your right knee toward your chest, meeting it with your left elbow in a crunch. Return to plank and repeat. Aim for three sets of 10 to 12 reps on each side.
**2. Medicine Ball Twists**
Lie flat with your arms out to the sides. Place a comfortable-weight medicine ball between your legs. Lift your legs into a tabletop position and drop your knees to one side, keeping your back as flat as possible. Shift to the other side and repeat. This move targets your lower abs, love handles, and inner thighs. Do three sets of 10 to 12 reps.
**3. Glute Bridge**
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat. Lift your hips, pause at the top, then lower back down. For an added challenge, place a weight on your pelvis. Complete four sets of 10 to 15 reps.
**4. Dumbbell Side Bends**
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand. Keeping your back straight, bend to the right as if reaching for the floor. Return to center and repeat on the left. Do at least three sets of 20 reps per side.
**5. Russian Twists**
Sit with knees slightly bent and feet off the ground. Lean back slightly to balance on your butt. Holding a dumbbell, twist side to side for about 50 reps or one minute.
This spring, take charge of your health. Love your body and lose those love handles! With this workout, a balanced diet, and an active lifestyle, you’ll build a strong core and boost your energy every day. Let’s make it happen!
