Get the hang of declined crunches!
Obviously your goal is to lose weight, but you probably also want to gain some definition while you are at it. Paying special attention to your core by adding in declined crunches can be a good way to lose weight while tightening up that stomach. If your gym offers a declined bench get ready to go hang off of it. Laying backwards at an angle, with your knees at the top of the bench, begin to do sets of crunches. Keep your back straight and your hands behind your head. The entire time you are doing crunches make sure that your core is tightened as much as possible. Do sets of 10 and then 15 and then 20. Once you can easily do this go ahead and hold a weight in your hands while you perform the crunches. This is a great way to work up a sweat, burn calories, and carve out that perfect stomach that you’ve been wanting. Pay special attention to keeping your back straight. You want it to be stiff and not bending, as a bent back can lead to some pain and issues down the line. Practice crunches before you get onto the decline.
Push and pull!
When we think of weight loss programs we probably instantly see weight rooms and treadmills in our minds, and that isn’t always a comforting feeling. The truth is that you have everything you need with just your body in order to become the thinner person you want to be. Using body fitness workouts you can improve your fitness while losing weight, right from home. You will want to add push ups and pull ups to your repertoire as soon as possible. Focus on keeping your form good when doing push ups: a straight back, your elbows bent, and follow all the way through to the floor. Return all the way to the full position, with your arms straight in order to complete the push up. For pull ups make sure to go all the way up and all the way down. Remember that ‘half measures’ equal ‘half successes’.
Push and pull!