Tame those pesky love handles by adding these daily moves to your routine.<\/p>\n
Ah, the dreaded waistline overhang. You know what we\u2019re referring to\u2014that bit of fat that spills over your jeans and has been dubbed \u201clove handles<\/a>.\u201d If you\u2019re looking to shrink that pesky waistline thickening<\/a> without going the traditional weight training route, we have you covered. We chatted with Terry Tateossian<\/a>, Founder, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach, Trainer, and Nutritionist for Women 40+ at THOR \u2013 The House of Rose, who has completed a variety of advanced training to support her work in women\u2019s health and middle-aged weight loss. Tateossian breaks down five daily moves to add to your workouts to help tighten and firm this area of the body.<\/p>\n After 55, waist thickening becomes more common due to hormones and nutrition. Even if you\u2019re an active individual, it can be challenging to manage the natural decline in muscle, reduced insulin sensitivity, and shifts in energy levels.<\/p>\n \u201cEven if you \u2018exercise\u2019 on a regular basis\u2014like walking, hiking, yoga, pilates\u2014those specific activities don\u2019t directly address sarcopenia,\u201d Tateossian tells us. \u201cIn addition, in order to see superior results, we need proper protein intake, and a daily caloric intake that does not exceed total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). The key driver of keeping the waist trim is to either eat below TDEE or at TDEE.\u201d<\/p>\n Below are five daily exercises to add to your rotation if you want to get your waistline back into shape.<\/p>\n \tFlutter Kicks<\/p>\n Lie flat on your back on a workout mat.
\nPlace your hands under your glutes\u2014palms facing down\u2014for lower back support.
\nYour legs should be extended and heels hovering over the floor.
\nPress your lower back into the ground to activate your core.
\nBegin to kick your legs up and down in a small \u201cfluttering\u201d motion.
\nPerform 3 to 4 sets of 25 to 35 reps, resting for 2 to 3 minutes between sets.<\/p>\n