Wealth in Wellness Magazine
March 2012
49 posts
5 Ways to Get Rid of a Muffin Top - Tip #5
Be a strict label reader and avoid trans fat. It not only increases your risk of heart disease, but, you guessed it — trans fat also increases your spare tire.
5 Ways to Get Rid of a Muffin Top - Tip #4
Blueberries, that is. These sweet little gems are not only beneficial to your immune system, but they are also proven to help diminish fat around your midsection. Enjoy them on their own, mix them with yogurt, or make a batch of this refreshing blueberry frozen yogurt recipe.
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5 Ways to Get Rid of a Muffin Top - Tip #3
Although you can’t spot reduce specific areas of your body by only doing strength training exercises, when combined with cardio, back exercises will help tone that area of your body, resulting in a slimmer and leaner you. Here are some moves you can add to your routine:
- Superman booty lifts
- Opposite limb extensions
- Side bridge
- Side bends
- Or follow this completeback-strengthening routine.
5 Ways to Get Rid of a Muffin Top - Tip #2
Doing plain old cardio may not be enough. Interval training is proven to target belly fat, making it an excellent way to trim a pesky muffin top. Some examples of intervals are sprinting the straights and walking the curves on a track, or when in the pool, alternate between fast racing laps and slower-paced laps. Here’s an interval workout for the treadmill.
5 Ways to Get Rid of a Muffin Top - Tip #1
Or running, or circuit training, or jumping rope — anything that increases your heart rate. Aerobic activity helps decrease your overall percentage of body fat, which helps slim down your torso. Check out our tips for the most efficient workouts for weight loss and calorie burn.
Speaking of things Warming Up..
.. why not throw on some shorts and start burning calories? Fitness is a critical part of our lives and helps us keep in shape..but also helps us feel good about ourselves.
Coming Up Next : Fitness Ideas and Strategies
Things are Heating Up Over Here at the Mag
The team is getting bigger and the times are getting warmer. We’re interviewing random people and asking them what they believe wellness means and what they’re passionate about in life. Not only this, but we’re doing a lot of integrating too - it’s not easy getting everything on the same level, but when you’re motivated and inspired, you can do just about anything.
