Gentle Exercises to Target Your Stomach and Trim Belly Fat.
You don’t have to push your body to its limits to get results! Gentle exercises can be incredibly effective in targeting your stomach, toning your abs, and reducing belly fat. The key is consistency and focusing on movements that engage your core while being kind to your body.
Pelvic Tilts – 1 minutePelvic tilts are a great way to activate your lower abs and strengthen your core. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Gently tilt your pelvis upward, pressing your lower back into the ground, then return to neutral.
Focus on using your abdominal muscles to perform the movement. Perform this exercise for 1 minute to activate your core and engage your stomach muscles.
Bird-Dog – 1 minuteThis full-body exercise strengthens your core, improves balance, and works your abs. Start on all fours, with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
Extend your right arm forward and left leg back, keeping your body in a straight line. Hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side. Alternate for 1 minute, engaging your core as you balance and extend your limbs.
Side crunches help target your obliques and tone your waistline. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place your hands behind your head. Lift your right knee toward your right elbow while bending your torso to the side, engaging your side abs.
Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight. Extend your legs in front of you, keeping them together. Slowly raise both legs as high as you can while engaging your core, then slowly lower them back down without touching the floor.
This gentle exercise is perfect for stretching your spine and activating your core. Start on all fours, with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Inhale as you arch your back (Cow), then exhale as you round your back (Cat).