8 Exercises And Yoga Asanas That Instantly Melt Belly Fat

Aug 06, 2018

For whatever reason, you may be coming to the conclusion you need to get more exercise. But the idea of spending hours in the gym can be daunting. The good news is, you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to improve your stamina, resistance, and metabolism. You only need 15 minutes a day. Along with a healthy diet, these 8 exercises can significantly improve your health. All you need is a yoga mat to get started!

Crunches are one of the most simple exercises for abdominals.

• Lie flat on your back
• Bend your knees with your feet on the floor
• Place your hands behind your head
• Lift your upper body off the ground
• Flex your abdominals and showily lower your body back to the ground
• Do 3 sets of 10

This is a grea exercise for the “muffin top." It works your obliques.

• Keep your feet shoulder width apart
• Raise your hands straight above your head
• Stretch your left arm over to your right side
• Bend towards the right, bending at the waist
• Repeat on the other side
• Repeat 10 times on each side. Do 3 sets

This is a great exercise for your lower abs.

• Lie flat on your back
• Lift your left straight up in the air
• Keep your arms flat to your side
• Lower your legs back down to the ground
• To make this more difficult, move your legs slower
• Do 3 sets of 10

This simple exercise looks easy, but it works your whole body.

• Get down on the mat with your forearms on the mat
• Keep on your toes
• Hold this pose for as long as you can

This is a simple exercise that works not only your abs, but your glutes as well.

• Lie on your back with your knees bent
• Keep your feet on the floor
• Keep your arms flat on the ground
• Tighten your glutes and your abs as you raise your hips up
• Do 3 sets of 20

This exercise is more difficult than it looks. It works your core and boosts your metabolism.

• Lie on your side
• Keep your forearm under your shoulder
• Lift your hips up to create a straight line
• Hold for as long as you can
• Repeat on the opposite side

The cobra pose not only works to boost your mood but it also is a great shoulder and ab workout.

• Lie on your stomach
• Keep your legs out straight
• Put your hands on the ground and lift your chest up
• Hold for up to 30 seconds

This is the most difficult exercise. It is definitely not for beginners but is great if you are looking for a challenge.

• Sit on the ground
• Create a V shape with your body
• Hold your arms out straight in front of you
• Hold for as long as you can

What are your favorite at home exercises? Did you find these exercises helpful? Let us know!

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