Exercises To Get Rid Of The Muffin Top

Has your wish to look chic and stylish, after wearing low-rise jeans, remained a wish till date? Step out in the market and you would find most females dressed in a pair of low rise jeans, but the question is - how many of them look decent and well-dressed in them? The answer is best not disclosed. Following the fashion is not wrong, provided it suits you. With sedentary lifestyle dominating our life, getting excessive fat on unwanted parts of the body is natural. One such area is the abdomen. Mostly used as slang, muffin top is the name given for unsightly rolls of flab that spill over the top of your jeans and pants. This happens more when a low-rise pant is teamed with a midriff top. Muffin top can even occur when a person constantly wears pants that are too tight. If you even have flab rolling over your jean, the best bet would be to get rid of them as early as possible. In the following lines, we have provided exercises that would help you get rid of the muffin top.

Mostly used in kickboxing and other martial artss, back kick is a great exercise that works well on that muffin top. For performing this exercise, you need to stand with your feet firmly planted side by side about 6 inches apart. Now, squat down, putting most of your weight on the heels of your foot. Turning your head to look over your shoulder, kick your left leg out straight behind you, placing the force of your kick through your heel. Now, pull your knee back and return to the starting position. Alternately, use your legs for this back kick, until you have repeated it for about 20 times.  With time, increase your speed and reps.

Bridge is a classic exercise to tone the muffin top area. Apart from helping getting rid of the dreadful muffin top, it works well for your entire back, buttocks and back of the thighs. For the exercise, you need to first lay down with your back on the floor. Bend your knees in way that your feet lay flat on the floor. Now, slowly lift your hips off the floor, making sure that both your shoulders are firmly planted. Hold this position for about 5 seconds, before returning to the starting position. Repeat the exercise 12 to 15 times.

The first step would be to sit with your legs and feet flat on the floor. In case you are not able to sit upright, use your abdominal muscles to get the support and keep your body stable. Now, hold a 10-lb. medicine ball between your hands. Start moving your hands from one side to the other. Make sure you touch the floor near your waist each time you bring your arms over. Repeat the exercise about 12 times everyday and watch the muffin top swish away.

Did you know that just by engaging in a few minutes of walk regularly, you can get rid of the muffin top totally? Start by walking slowly for about 15 minutes everyday. Slowly increase both the time and the pace of your walk. This way, it would not be stressful for you or come as a physical pressure for your body all of a sudden.

How many times have you been reminded by the health experts that jogging is beneficial for your body? Jogging not only reduces the unwanted fat bulging out from your body, but also keeps you mentally and physically fit. Start on a subdued level, by jogging for a few miles at a slow speed. Once you get used to it, increase the time as well as the pace of your jog.  

A perfect way to beat the heat and also the muffin fat, swimming is a great exercise to keep your body fit and healthy. Indulging in about 30 minutes of swimming everyday is sure to help you get rid of the muffin fat. For those who are scared of water, the good news is you do not have to get into the pool to get rid of muffin fat. All you need to do is act as if you are swimming right in your own living room. For this, you need to lay flat on the floor with your legs straight out and your arms outstretched. Keeping your hips and abdominals planted firmly to the floor, lift your legs, arms and shoulders a few inches off the floor. Move as if you are swimming in water.

Aerobics is one of the most powerful ways to tone your body and get rid of the excess fat. All you need to do is put on pumping music and swing to the beats. Apart from toning your body perfectly, it will also help you maintain a healthy and fit life. Remember, the key to get rid of excess fat from anywhere in the body would be to exercise your entire body.