Malaika Arora, who is a fitness enthusiast herself has often been sharing her workout routine to motivate fans. She recently shared four moves that will help tighten your waist. Tap to check!
KETTLEBELL
Start with the kettlebell or dumbbell around your body as you engage through your core. It helps to improve balance and coordination and helps tone the waist. Perform 3 rounds, at 40 seconds on each side.
STANDING OVERHEAD DUMBBELL KNEE CRUNCH
As you get a knee up to the chest, lift a dumbbell overhead. It engages your core over the oblique side, crunching along through those waistlines strengthening core muscles. Do 3 x 40 seconds alternating legs
DUMBBELL OVERHEAD SIDE LUNGE
Split laterally with a dumbbell overhead to work your obliques. This move will tone your waist and build lower body strength. Do 3 sets of each for a total of 40 seconds per side.
STANDING DUMBBELL UP AND DOWN CRUNCHES
Including side crunches with up-downs is another one to work obliques. Breaks down a move that makes you look slimmer while it strengthens your core and helps tone your waistline. Do 3 rounds of the following for 40 seconds;
WHY ARE CORES IMPORTANT
Your core strength isn't only for looks; it is central to supporting your entire body. These are integral because exercises for a strong core end up regulating good posture, balance and overall long-term fitness.
STUDY FINDINGS
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reminds us of the benefits of these (as demonstrated by Malaika) to increase core strength and tone waistline. Physical fitness helps protect the body against all chronic illnesses.
CONCLUSION
Regularly following Malaika’s workout routine will help you achieve a slimmer waist and stronger core. Consult your fitness trainer for personalised advice.