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The dreaded love handles. My first discovery was the day turned 30. No lie. It was like the gift I never wanted without a gift receipt attached. This is one of the toughest areas to tone on a women’s body, but it can definitely be done. The key? Consistency! Here are 5 effective moves you can do 3-4 days each week. Add it to the end of your workout or while you watch TV. Just get it done!

OUTFIT DETAILS: TANK | SPORT BRA | LEGGINGS | GLASSES 

TAP TAPS: Remember these from this ab workout I showed you a few weeks ago? This move is so simple and effective. Bend your knees, feet flat, sit up slightly to engage those abs. Now move side to side tapping the outside our heel with your hand. Slow and controlled. 15 on each side.

WINDMILL: lie flat on your back with your knees in tabletop position. Rest your arms out to the side keeping your shoulders flat to the ground. While keeping your knees bent slowing lower your legs(pretend they are glued together) to one side, then back to tabletop, then lower to the other side. Remember to keep your shoulders flat to the ground. This is a controlled movement. 10 on each side for 20 total.

SIDE PLANK: start in regular plank position then turn to one side. Hold your body in a straight line from head to toe. Keep your support hand directly below your shoulder. Try and hold this position for 30-45 seconds or until your hips drop. Repeat on the other side.

RUSSIAN TWIST: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Raise your feet up and gain your balance. Lean back so your torso is at a 45-degree angle to floor, making sure to keep the spine straight and try  not round your back . Typically I hold a 10lb weight or dumbbell. Raise your core and slowly rotate round to the right as far as you can, pause then reverse this movement all the way round to the left as far as you can. 10 on each side for a total of 20.

TWISTING PLANK: Start in your basic plank position. Now twist your hips to one side till it touches the ground. Back up to first position then twist to the other side and back. 10 on each side for a total of 20.

….and REPEAT for 3 rounds. This should take a total of 10-15 minutes.

XXO lisa