Top 23 Women’s Exercises For Abs

Every woman dreams of having a slim and eye-catching figure. But, do all of our dreams come true? No! Not really. In today’s fast-paced life, when binge eating is an everyday affair, putting on weight seems inevitable. Adding to that is the total lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyle that lead to obesity and related diseases. Even if you are not really overweight, you are more than likely to have that small paunch on your stomach, which makes wearing those body hugging dresses a complete no-no! And this is not just an age related problem! Women of all ages—from a young teen to those in their 40s, all face this ‘fatty’ issue. So, why do we get this extra layer of fat around our tummy?

Factors That Lead To Unwanted Fat Gain

There are various factors that can lead to that unwanted paunch. Here are some of them –

1. Stress

When you are stressed, your body releases a hormone known as cortisol. This hormone has positive effects on the regulation of energy. However, it also plays an active role in the development of abdominal fat as it moves fat from storage deposits to the abdominal cavity. It helps to mature these fat cells.

2. Sleep

According to a research, the amount of sleep you get each night may have an effect on the development and growth of fat in the abdomen. The study showed that individuals under 40, who slept for less than five hours or more than eight hours per night, added more abdominal fat over the time than those who slept for 5 and 8 hours.

3. Menopause

During menopause, estrogen levels drop, which leads to a change in the way the body distributes fat. This further leads to the accumulation of fat in the abdomen.

4. Diet

Some constituents of food, such as sugars and simple carbohydrates get stored in the abdominal area easily than the other parts of the body.

5. Hypothyroidism

When the thyroid hormone malfunctions, every system in the body slows down. People suffering from hypothyroidism feel tired, sleep a lot, suffer from constipation and gain weight around the abdomen area.

6. PCOS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) occurs when the ovaries don’t make enough hormones for the eggs to fully mature. In this condition, weight gain is triggered by male hormones, which is typically present in the abs region.

These are just few of the reasons that can lead to increase in abdominal fat. Fat gain in the abdominal area can further lead to complicated multi-organ diseases. To keep these illnesses at bay and to flaunt a gorgeous and shapely figure, it is essential to include a few exercises that work on the core abdomen and not just few abdominal muscles.


Benefits Of Abdominal Exercises

Here are some benefits you can expect from the exercises

Strengthens and tones abs muscles
Tone and tighten upper abs naturally
Improves mental health
Makes one feel relaxed and calm
Releases harmful toxins from body in the form of sweating
Helps to lose fat from around your core abs muscles
Everyday tasks become easy
A healthy and flexible lower back
Superb figure
Good posture
Better digestion
Solves PCOS problem
Flat belly
Activeness
Body feels better
Improves thinking
Loses menopause fat on your waistline
Stress prevention

Every woman wishes to have a tummy that’s flat, feminine, toned and taut. Don’t you agree? If you have always fallen short of your dream of having a flat, toned and sexy tummy, read on to know right way to work out.

Abs Exercise for Women

1. Abdominal Hold

Procedure:

1. Sit on the edge of a chair.
2. Keep your hands on the edge and make sure that your fingers are pointing toward your knees.
3. Tighten your abdomen muscles and bring toes few inches off the floor.
4. Try to lift your bottom off the chair.
5. Hold this position for as long as you can.
6. Lower yourself down and repeat this step.
7. Continue this exercise for approximately one minute.

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