Shedding Pregnancy Weight
Vidya Anand | Nov 26, 2007
The second type of abdominal exercise, which you should do after the crunches, is called reverse crunches. This helps in toning your lower abdomen.
Lie on your back with your body straight.
Interlock your legs and keep your hands behind your head with the elbows close to each other.
Lift by exhaling and hold for a count of 15 - 20 breathing normally.
Come back to the original position.
You can repeat this exercise for fifteen counts in two sets.
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For Your Love Handles and Shoulders
"Love handles" are the layers of fat around the waist area, which also need toning, especially after having a delivery.
- Keep one foot forward and place a resistance tube under the feet.
- Pull the resistance tube with your hands towards your shoulder.
- You can repeat this exercise for fifteen counts in two sets.
For Your Shoulder, Biceps and Sides
You can also try doing exercises using a ball. This will help tone your sides, shoulder and biceps.
- Hold a ball in your hands in front of you in your chest level.
- Have someone stand behind you.
- Pass the ball to the person from one side and take it from him from the opposite side.
- You can repeat this exercise for fifteen counts in two sets.
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