Glute Exercise: Elevated Single Leg Squat/Lunge

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Top 5 best exercises to lose belly fat

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An important thing to remember when undergoing a weight loss program is to understand what needs to be done. Realistic and achievable goals can help in building the confidence needed to make the necessary leap for the achievement of a desired weight.

Researchers at the Biomechanics Lab at San Diego State University took a look at some popular abdominal exercises and ranked them. Results of the study revealed that exercises that require constant abdominal stabilization and body rotation resulted in the most muscle activity in the abdomen.

Below are the top five belly exercises as ranked by the study:

1. The Bicycle Exercise - best for targeting the six pack muscles and the obliques. To do this exercise, get into a supine position with hands at the back of your head. Bring knees to the chest while lifting shoulders off the floor. Slowly bring your right elbow towards your left knee as you straighten your right leg. Switch sides and continue in a pedaling motion. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

2. The Captain's Chair Leg Raise - This exercise requires a captain's chair, a rack with padded arms allowing for the legs to hang free that is commonly found in gyms or health clubs. To do this exercise, stand on the chair and grip hand holds. Press back against the pad then raise knees to the chest to contract the abs then lower them back down. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

3. Exercise Ball Crunch - For this exercise, an exercise ball is necessary. In this routine, the abdomen does more exerting but will still need the entire body to stabilize it throughout the routine. To do this exercise, lie on the ball with your lower back fully supported. Place hands behind the head. To lift the torso off the ball, contract the abs to pull the bottom of the rib cage towards the hips. Keep ball stable as you curl up, then lower back down to stretch the abs. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

4. Vertical Leg Crunch - Performing this exercise is similar to doing a leg crunch except that the legs are straight up, forcing the abs to work and adding intensity to the routine. To do this, lie on the floor with the legs straight up, knees crossed, and place the hands beneath the head for support. Contract abs lifting the shoulders off the floor and keep legs in a fixed position to crunch. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

5. Long Arm Crunch - This is a variant of the traditional floor crunch where the arms are held straight behind you, adding a lever to the move and making for a challenging exercise. To do this, lie on the floor or a mat then extend arms straight behind, keeping them clasped and next to the ears. Slowly contract abs and lift shoulders off the floor carefully to keep the arms straight. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

The best strategy to weight loss is to observe a healthy diet coupled with exercise of at least an hour a day. Although there is no sure fire way to deal with belly fat, there are a number of activities from which to choose and enjoy. As long as you're having fun, you can lose weight without realizing it. It is important to look for an exercise you enjoy. If the suggested exercises above do not suit your taste, taking a hike, swimming or biking are just as effective in burning fat and toning muscles.

Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/035071_belly_fat_exercises_fitness.html#ixzz2M5vVUEhY

Fat Blast Treadmill/Dumbbell Workout

FAT BLASTING WORKOUT to burn off some of those extra calories!

What you need: Dumbbells & Treadmill

Time: 45- 60 minutes  (Increase speeds & DB weight for advanced fitness levels)

TIME                     ACTIVITY                           INCLINE                      Speed

2 min                       Power-walk                      Incline 1                        3.5

2 min                       Jog/Run                           Incline 3                        5.5-6

2 min                       Jog/Run                           Incline 5                        5-6

1 min                       Jog/Run                           Incline 6                        5.5-6

1 min                       (Off Treadmill)                  25 reps: Dumbbell Squats to Shoulder Press

1 min                      Jog/Run                            Incline 6                        5-6

1:30 min                  Power-walk                      Incline 6                         3

1 min                       Jog/Run                           Incline 6                         5.5

1 min                       40 jumping jacks

1:30 min                  Power-walk                      Incline 7                        3.2

1 min                       Jog/Run                           Incline 7                        5

1:30 min                  Power-walk                      Incline 7                        3

1:30 min                (Off Treadmill)                    Alternating Lunges (Option: Can hold DB’s )

1 min                       Jog/Run                           Incline 6                        5

45 sec                      Power-walk                     Incline 5                        3.2

1 min                       Jog/Run                           Incline 5                         5

45 sec                      Power-walk                     Incline 3                        3.5

1:30 min                (Off Treadmill)                    50 Body Squats

——-                      Run 1 mile                         Incline 1                   Comfortable Speed

2 min                       Cool Down Walk               Incline 1                  Comfortable Speed

15 Push-ups w/ Dumbbell rows (each arm performs a row after a push-up)

20 Dumbbell Bicep Curls

15 Tricep extensions (with 1 or both Dumbbells)

50 Ab crunches

45 sec                      Wall Squat (HOLD)