love handles aghhhhh!!!!

The thing about love handles is its part of the obliques. but, to see results you need to do cardiovascular exercise to loose the weight. the only thing you can do it do oblique crunches (normal crunch but go side to side.) eventually those damn things will come off. this is what i was told from my fitness trainer.. but it seems not to be helping until i loose more weight. :grumble:
Good luck!:flowerforyou:

i hear that if you work them like a belly dancer that really help, i have been doing it i will let you know

i saw a comercial for core rythms (expensive) but looks like a good ab/core work out

I belly dance all the time...(I'm middle eastern) even just for fun not even a work out...and they're still here lol

If you want a change from boring crunches then try this for your "love handles"...

-stand up straight - arms to your sides, feet shoulder-width apart, and knees slightly bent - while holding free weights in your hands (weight is up to you but I would suggest low weight with lots of reps) bend your torso to each side sliding your hand with weight down your hip to the middle of your thigh. Do this rotating one side then the other... be sure to keep your abs tight during all your reps. Do say 20 reps, then stop for 30 seconds and then do another set. I would do at least 3 sets. Once you get used to the exercise you can adjust it by upping your weight, reps, and/or # of sets.

If you also have a gym membership you can also use that machine they have there that puts your body at a 45 degree angle, you rest your hip on the cushion with feet on the platform, then you bend at the waist lowering your upper body towards the floor. Do a set of reps then flip to the other hip. I fyou are unsure of how to use the machine or if it exists in your gym then ask someone who works there - don't be afraid to ask them to show you how the machine works either (that's what they are there for). Also this particular machine is usually in the "guys" section of the gym (you what side I'm talking about) - just get over the meatheads standing around starring at everyone... it's a great machine & you will be super sore from using it if the routine is done properly.

Remember to be consistant and do these exercises at least twice a week! You will definitely see results if you are also doing your cardio.

Good luck!!! Hope my suggestions help!!! :drinker: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

If you want a change from boring crunches then try this for your "love handles"...

-stand up straight - arms to your sides, feet shoulder-width apart, and knees slightly bent - while holding free weights in your hands (weight is up to you but I would suggest low weight with lots of reps) bend your torso to each side sliding your hand with weight down your hip to the middle of your thigh. Do this rotating one side then the other... be sure to keep your abs tight during all your reps. Do say 20 reps, then stop for 30 seconds and then do another set. I would do at least 3 sets. Once you get used to the exercise you can adjust it by upping your weight, reps, and/or # of sets.

If you also have a gym membership you can also use that machine they have there that puts your body at a 45 degree angle, you rest your hip on the cushion with feet on the platform, then you bend at the waist lowering your upper body towards the floor. Do a set of reps then flip to the other hip. I fyou are unsure of how to use the machine or if it exists in your gym then ask someone who works there - don't be afraid to ask them to show you how the machine works either (that's what they are there for). Also this particular machine is usually in the "guys" section of the gym (you what side I'm talking about) - just get over the meatheads standing around starring at everyone... it's a great machine & you will be super sore from using it if the routine is done properly.

Remember to be consistant and do these exercises at least twice a week! You will definitely see results if you are also doing your cardio.

Good luck!!! Hope my suggestions help!!! :drinker: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

I have got to try that!