Exercise for the waist UP???

loopylis

Every week day I walk a minimum of 2 miles taking ym eldest kids to school, and then at lunchtime cycle for between 20/25 minutes taking my youngest tp pre school. I was doing the 30 day shred, but after a week, I was noticing a huge difference in my legs, but no difference from the waist up. I lost over 2 inches off my thighs, and my calves were solid as rocks, but because there was no change from the waist up I was starting to look out of proportion!!

My stomach is my worst area. I have had 3 kids, all delivered by emergency c section, which werent kind to my tummy. In fact, ym youngest is now 3 and my tummy still looks like I am pregnant Because the walking and cycling has to be done every day (I cant not take them to school!) I need something thats aimed at the top half of my body so its getting the same as the bottom half. I know the most obvious answer would be sit ups, but I was hoping someone out there might know of a good dvd or video workout or something that mixes it up a bit?

rori20

I always loved Billy's Bootcamp. It works out so many areas of the body.

Also, I know it sounds like it's only for the legs, but when I did step class I noticed a big change in my torso due to all the twisting it involved.

korgscrew

Try 30 Day shred, works alot of the upper body and all while squatting, so i guess with your great lower strength you could easy do the squatting!

lulabellewoowoo

I like doing planks (I do mine on my elbows to focus more on my abs than my shoulders). Side planks, straight planks. I challenge myself by holding it just 5, 10, or 15 seconds longer than the time before. I've seen a remarkable difference, more so than with situps, and it has helped my back muscles too.

millymoozie

biggest loser 30 day jump start is pretty good ,its defo had a good result on me ,45mins if you can manage every day or every other day ,you will get good results . if i knew how to send you the file via computer i would ,any suggestions on how to do this ,must be some easy way to send a video file online !!

millymoozie

I like doing planks (I do mine on my elbows to focus more on my abs than my shoulders). Side planks, straight planks. I challenge myself by holding it just 5, 10, or 15 seconds longer than the time before. I've seen a remarkable difference, more so than with situps, and it has helped my back muscles too.

totally agree with you ,theyre fantastic

swebb1103

I noticed my stomach flattening after I started swimming. My arms and shoulders also started getting very toned quickly. I've had a big stomach for all my life, so actually watching it shrink keeps me motivated to go to the pool even though I really don't enjoy swimming, LOL!