Side fat can be very stubborn and hard to get rid of. The reason I used the word stubborn is because that is exactly what it is, at least for men. When we exercise, our bodies don't release fat equally from all areas. For men, the area where fat is released slowly is the lower/side abs, for women it is the hips/pelvic. That makes losing fat from those areas more difficult.
Performing exercises, aerobically and anaerobically, that target your oblique can significantly help in that direction. |
In this post we will focus on the targeted exercises that only effect your oblique. As previously mentioned, performing those exercises will help toning your oblique muscles and to some degree burn side fat too. To achieve the desired effect, the exercises need to be performed regularly and for a decent length of time (long enough to cause fatigue in the working muscles).
Routines and Combination of Exercises that target same muscle groups are very effective if you aim for losing fat, muscle shaping and toning. This type of workouts provide continuity and durability needed for muscle toning and the burning of body fat. The following example contains a 14 minute side-abs routine that will help sculpt your oblique:
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Stretching is also important. It prevents injuries and keeps our muscles flexible, healthy and ready for exercise. To stretch your oblique in the pool, hold the noodle with straight arms above your head and lean your upper body on one side until you feel your oblique. Hold for at least 1O seconds and then repeat on the other side.
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