The American Council on Exercise, in a commissioned study, came up with the most effective abdomen exercises to help develop a strong core which helps protect the spine and keep the body healthy. The bicycle routine is one of the most effective workout exercises for the abs as it targets the sides of the abdomen and the rectus abdominis or the front portion “six pack”. In order to perform the bicycle routine, one must lie on his/he back on a mat. The hands must be placed behind the head with fingers lightly supporting it. The knees must be brought to the chest while the shoulder blades are lifted off the floor without pulling the neck. The left knee must meet the right elbow while keeping the other leg straight then the right knee must meet the left elbow. The routine can be continued for up to three sets with at most 16 repetitions to lose belly fat in 2 weeks.
The captain’s chair leg raise is the 2nd most effective abs workout. To stabilize the upper body, grip the armchair as one presses against the padded back of the chair. While raising the legs, the abs must be contracted and the knees must be lifted towards the chest. The legs must not be swung or the back arched for this exercise to be effective. The legs can be lowered slowly as one makes up to 3 sets with up to 16 repetitions.
The third exercise makes use of the exercise ball. Lying on the exercise ball using the lower back, the arms can be crossed on the chest or put under one’s head. The upper torso can then be lifted off the ball while contracting one’s abs. The bottom of the ribcage must be pulled down close to the hips. The ball must be stable as one curls up. These easy ab workouts can be repeated up to 16 times in one to three sets.
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