The first and most obvious step to getting those defined abs we all want is to reduce the fat in your stomach area. If you don’t get rid of your belly fat then you’ll never see well-defined abdominal muscles however long and hard you train them.

There is no spot reduction here. To reduce belly fat you need to reduce your overall body fat. The key to reducing body fat is a comprehensive workout program that consists of cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility exercises as well as exercises that specifically target those hated love handles. You also need to follow a healthy and varied diet.

Good examples of cardio exercises are: walking, swimming, dancing and jogging. Basically, anything that raises your heart rate above its resting level and sustains it at a higher level for 30 minutes 3 – 5 times per week will be sufficient. Strength training can be done with dumbbells, resistance bands and even just your own body weight as with isometric exercises. Flexibility can be as simple as a few stretches held in place for about 20 seconds but is best gained through a discipline such as Pilates or Yoga.

OK, so back to abdominal training and specific love handles exercises. Traditional crunches can be a part of your abdominal training, but should be performed properly (see below) and certainly shouldn’t be the only part. To most effectively train your abdominal muscles, you need to include around 80% rotational work. Rotational exercises are those that include twists that work the oblique muscles. Simple crunches are not considered rotational because you simply raise your body straight up and down.

To most effectively train your abs, vary the positions and equipment you use. This will ensure that your muscles are constantly challenged and this in turn will help strengthen and define them. Keep in mind that you don’t always have to lie on your back in the supine position to work your stomach area. There are hundreds of different ways to perform abdominal exercises, including standing exercises, exercises lying on your side, sitting on a ball, hanging from a bar, etc.

Never forget that you must perform love handles exercises correctly. If you don’t then you’ll severely diminish their effectiveness and, worse, may well injure yourself. Here are some important points to remember:

- Don’t ever pull on your neck or head

- Don’t allow your legs to move – they should stay completely still while your abs do the work

- Keep your belly button pulled in navel to spine throughout the entire exercise

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