Losing Weight

Exercises For Flat and Firm Belly

July 5, 2015 by Kelly Bennet

If you are going to the gym because you want to have flat and firm belly and this act is taking bunch of your time there is another way, another simple exercises with whom you will achieve the desired shape of your belly at home. Keep in mind that, to achieve nice results you will need to workout at least 3 times a week. Also i advise that you do not begin with exercising util 2-3 hours after eating.

These exercises to lose weight are not so well known,even they will look very familiar on the first look, so pay attention. It is important to preform the exercises correctly and you feel every movement of the abdominal muscles. The more fat you are you will have more troubles to finish the exercises, but do not at any mean get disappointed, eventually you will have great effects and everything will go smoothly. So the first thing that you must know is : DON’T GIVE UP!

Exercises for flat belly.

Lay down on the floor with the knees bent and slightly spread.

Firmly press with your back on te ground. Grasp the hands on the inner site of your thighs and push them away from your self.

Raising the head forward – take the shoulders of the floor, but be careful so your spine does not hard. In this position move the upper part of the body back about 10-15 cm. The movements should feel free and slow. All the time your head should be directed upwards. Do this exercise three times and then rest a bit in laying position. Do it 3 more times.

Laying on the floor in the same position, lift the legs about 10-15 cm from the floor. Lift your head and your shoulders, directing into the ceiling.

If you are able, keep the legs straighten up without help of your hands. Filly extend your arms in front of you. Don’t forget that the lower part of the back and the buttocks should be firmly lying on the floor

Again in the same position lying, raise both legs should gently lying on the floor.

Again in the same position raise both legs. Include them and pull your knees toward your head and shoulders.

Now put your hands and feet and hold them up as much as long as you can. Gently rock the upper body – about 15 cm forward and back again. Do this about 100 times. If you have problems with the legs or the muscles can not stand up the exercises you can bend the knees.

This is the variant of the previous exercise for weight loss for those who find it difficult to keep the legs up, which believe me, It is very common.

Hula-hoop – lose weight with fun

May 10, 2015 by Amy Brown

The favorite toy of the 50’s – the hula-hoop today is increasingly used as part of the exercise equipment for every adult. Although it seems like a child’s toy, exercising with a hoop is a physical activity that brings many health benefits and is appropriate for all ages. Exercising with hula-hoop activates 30 muscles, improves balance, mobility and flexibility. These are the five main benefits of rolling hoop.

Burning calories

Half an hour of exercise with hula-hoop has the same effect as 30 minutes of running. This activity is ideal for weight loss because calories melt away as in step-aerobics, kickboxing or treadmill.

Body shaping

Hooping strengthens muscles and shapes the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, hips, feet and knees, and additionally you can turn the hula-hoop around your shoulders to exercise the torso, arms and neck.

Improve flexibility

This activity requires movement and twisting of the spine, increasing its flexibility thus preventing back injuries. However, for people who have back problems should consult a physician about these types of exercises.

Improves mood

Besides being healthy, this workout isn’t boring and you won’t have problem with regular practice because it is just like dancing and it improves your mood.

The heavier the hoop the more health benefits

Although ordinary hoop brings many health benefits, you will see greater results if you use heavier hula-hoop. The rotation of the heavier hoop brings the same results as lifting weights. Heavier hula-hoop is easier to turn and you can exercise longer and thus strengthen the muscles faster.

Warm up exercises

hula-hoop, losing weight — 1. Hold the hula-hoop with both hands and lift it over your head. Turn your upper body to the right, then left. Repeat this exercise 10 times.

hula-hoop — 2. Stand with your legs spread and set the hoop vertically on the left side as much as possible away from you. Stretch. Repeat on the right side.

hula-hoop,lose-weight, warm-up-exercise,benefits-of-hula-hoops — 3. Stand on one leg and hold the hoop behind you, so your arms are straight. Then, lift down the hoop while you are bending your elbows. Straighten your arms again. Repeat this exercise 4 times.

Tips for turning the hoop

Once you warm up, start moving the hoop. Here are some tips for easier and more effective hoop workout:

Prepare. Free up enough space around you so you can smoothly rotate. Place the hoop on the floor and step into the center. Lift with both hands and place it at the waist.
Put one foot ahead of the other. Bend your knees slightly, place one foot forward and stand in a relaxed natural position.
The movements should be more back and forth than circular. Many people begin their practice thinking that they should make circular movements. In fact, the movement should be like rocking back and forth.
Try which side is more natural for hooping. If you have trouble turning, try turning on the opposite side. Usually, right-handed people turn from right to left and left-handed people turn backwards. Try to turn in either direction and you will immediately feel which side is right for you.

If you didn’t master hooping when you were a child it’s time to try again. If you were an expert, remember your best memories and start turning.

Green tea, mint and orange detox

May 8, 2015 by Amy Brown

Nice combination of green tea, orange and mint is the ideal mix for my morning. This nice tea mixture is not only delicious way to start my morning, but it also has great health benefits.

The green tea speeds up my metabolism, and it boosts fat absorption. It is a great substitute for coffee and also has benefits that are protect the organism (cancer, high blood pressure, immunity booster, stroke etc.).

I love the fresh taste of mint, and of course it enriches the taste of the green tea nicely. The mint not only gives specific enrichment to the taste of this tea, but it also speeds up digestion, speeds up the fat burning processes and protects my stomach from bloating.

The nice orange is very appreciated because it has a unique taste, and it has nutritional an antioxidant properties. It is really rich with fiber that are incredibly useful so I can keep up my fine body line.

This is how I use it.Before I go to sleep I put one liter of water to boil, I let it cool down for 2 minutes, then I put 3 tea spoons of green tea or 5 bags of green tea and leave them in the tea for 3-5 minutes. After that, I remove the tea, and I slice up nicely washed whole orange in small pieces and put fresh mint leaves from my garden. I let put the jar in the fridge during the night and it is ready in the morning. So I start my day with this tea and I feel the benefits of it all day long. It helps me lose my weight and cleanse my body. I just love it!

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