For those who have been
going on a diet, all of you know that the most difficult part to tone down is
the belly. We all imagine having a flat belly. But it appears to be the most
stubborn part of the body and is usually the last part to get rid of fat. Aside
from avoiding food rich in carbs and sugar, being active is a necessary part of
the regimen. However, I've found doing numerous crunches along with other
exercises a big strain.
Yoga and Pilates, however, has been known to have exercises or poses which help a lot in trimming the abs. Here are a few yoga poses that focuses on strengthening the abs and trimming down extra fat. I will add more in futures posts, including pilates workouts which will give you a flat belly.
Locust Pose (Salabhasana). Lie face-down on your mat with your legs together and arms in your corner. Gently raise your legs as high as you can. While your legs continue to be up, raise your head and balance the body on your tummy. Keep your on the job your sides, away from the floor and remain in this pose for at least Ten seconds. You can rest after a few seconds and repeat the pose if you're still unable to hold it for very long. Over time, you will be able to stay longer within the pose as your abdominal muscles start to gain strength. Once you have gained enough strength, place more difficulty in the pose by stretching your arms before you.
The Bow (Dhanurasana). From the locust pose, you are able to progress to another difficult pose to help tone your abdominal muscles. Like the locust, lie face down on your mat and raise your legs up. But this time, fold the feet towards your body and raise your torso while arms reach right down to hold on your ankles. Balance the body on your stomach while in the pose. After you have the strength to maintain the pose, you are able to rock your body back and forth to massage the abdomen. This can be a pose that will help in reducing fat inside your abdominal area.
Forward Bending Pose (Paschimottansana). Another yoga pose that reduces excess belly fat is the forward bending pose. This is good for the spine and back muscles and it is known to relax the nervous system. It also massages your organs. Sit with your legs together, your spine straight and relaxed. Reach down and touch the feet while lowering your forehead for your legs/knees. Hold the pose for at least Ten seconds then sit up again. Repeat the pose. Initially, it might be difficult to go that low. With constant practice, you'll be able to touch your forehead for your legs. Remember to keep your spine straight while executing the pose.
There are other yoga poses for the abdominal. Keep in mind that when you do this alone, be sure you maintain relaxed breathing and don’t force the body to do what it is still not able to do. Yoga is a practice of patience also. You will simply be able to perfect a pose with time. But the effects on your abdominal are immediate. After the first try, you will feel some slight pain in your abdominal muscles, especially if you have not been exercising them for very long. The good thing about these poses is they also strengthen your back instead of strain it.
Yoga and Pilates, however, has been known to have exercises or poses which help a lot in trimming the abs. Here are a few yoga poses that focuses on strengthening the abs and trimming down extra fat. I will add more in futures posts, including pilates workouts which will give you a flat belly.
Locust Pose (Salabhasana). Lie face-down on your mat with your legs together and arms in your corner. Gently raise your legs as high as you can. While your legs continue to be up, raise your head and balance the body on your tummy. Keep your on the job your sides, away from the floor and remain in this pose for at least Ten seconds. You can rest after a few seconds and repeat the pose if you're still unable to hold it for very long. Over time, you will be able to stay longer within the pose as your abdominal muscles start to gain strength. Once you have gained enough strength, place more difficulty in the pose by stretching your arms before you.
The Bow (Dhanurasana). From the locust pose, you are able to progress to another difficult pose to help tone your abdominal muscles. Like the locust, lie face down on your mat and raise your legs up. But this time, fold the feet towards your body and raise your torso while arms reach right down to hold on your ankles. Balance the body on your stomach while in the pose. After you have the strength to maintain the pose, you are able to rock your body back and forth to massage the abdomen. This can be a pose that will help in reducing fat inside your abdominal area.
Forward Bending Pose (Paschimottansana). Another yoga pose that reduces excess belly fat is the forward bending pose. This is good for the spine and back muscles and it is known to relax the nervous system. It also massages your organs. Sit with your legs together, your spine straight and relaxed. Reach down and touch the feet while lowering your forehead for your legs/knees. Hold the pose for at least Ten seconds then sit up again. Repeat the pose. Initially, it might be difficult to go that low. With constant practice, you'll be able to touch your forehead for your legs. Remember to keep your spine straight while executing the pose.
There are other yoga poses for the abdominal. Keep in mind that when you do this alone, be sure you maintain relaxed breathing and don’t force the body to do what it is still not able to do. Yoga is a practice of patience also. You will simply be able to perfect a pose with time. But the effects on your abdominal are immediate. After the first try, you will feel some slight pain in your abdominal muscles, especially if you have not been exercising them for very long. The good thing about these poses is they also strengthen your back instead of strain it.
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