Beat Shilpa and Aishwarya, now Ready to Wear a Saree. No need to Hide your midriff.
Unwanted fat is most visible in the midriff area so most women feel that mission fat-reduction begins with a thousand crunches. So, not true!
Mumbai-based fitness trainer Shahzad Daver reveals, "Working out will not affect the body parts where fat is stored, if you don't concentrate on lowering overall fat levels first. Begin by eating right which means lower the intake of starchy carbs like flour and sugar-based food, instead include whole-wheat food items, veggies and protein-rich food in your diet."
Fitness guru Leena Mogre recommends interval athletic work-out that is very effective in burning fat. "Jog for one minute and then sprint for two minutes. Continue this for atleast 15-20 minutes. This cardio work-out must be done early morning in the outdoors for best results."
Therefore, eliminate the fat first before putting together your exercise routine.
For fab abs!
The most exposed area in a sari is the midriff which, much to our misery, is also most vulnerable to fat and flab.
You will require a combination of crunches to tone-up this area.
Mumbai-based personal trainer Sushil Pawar suggests, "Stomach crunches and pulse crunches for upper abs and reverse leg raises for lower abs are the basic functional exercises to fight the flab in this area."
Arm candy
Once you have acquired envious arms, you'll never shy away from flaunting noodle-strapped or halter blouses.
Arm circles and tricep dips are some of the simplest exercises to get your arms in shape. Pawar suggests these steps:
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Stand or sit with your back straight and arms stretched out on either side. Lightly clench your fist and relax your elbows by bending them slightly.
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Hold this position and turn your fist up and move your arms in a pulsating upward movement. Continue this for 10 counts.
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Now turn your fist to face down and move your arms in a pulsating downward movement. Continue this for 10 counts.
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Next, turn your fist to the back and move your arms in a pulsating backward movement. Continue this for 10 counts.
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Finally, turn your fist to face forward and move your arms in a pulsating forward movement. Continue this for 10 counts.
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Work-out your triceps with tricep dips. Sit on the edge of a comfortable chair or bench with a firm seat. Hold the edge with your palms and move your buttocks forward until your whole body is supported by your palms. Now move up and down for 10 counts.
Bootylicious derriere
A delectable derriere adds to the sensuous six-yards. To not look flat-at-the-back, you need to work on your gluts.
Mogre recommends squats and lunges for a cute booty. "Do 15 squats on the spot and 25 walking lunges and finish it off with two whole Surya Namaskar."
Remember your knee should not extend beyond your toe-line while doing squats or lunges. It should be exactly perpendicular to your ankle joint otherwise you will cause injuries.
Finally, the décolletage
An itsy-bitsy bikini blouse needs a mighty firm bosom. Your breasts are made up of fatty tissue that are supported by muscles around the breast. So, technically, you can't work-out your breasts, you need to exercise the muscles supporting them to make them firm and supple.
Mogre says, "Push-ups are the best for your chest muscles. Not those lady-like push-ups but the military push-up is most effective." The good news is push-ups also tone your midriff. If a tiered-flabby back is bothering you, it's push-ups to your rescue!
Listen to the experts
* Leena Mogre: Always warm-up and cool down before and after exercising. Please get a fitness assessment done and consult a doctor if you suffer from any ailments. Beginners need to be monitored by a fitness expert.
* Shahzad Daver: If you are vegetarian, it is most likely that your protein intake is insufficient because a vegetarian diet does not include complete protein compounds. So, you need to take protein supplements if you want a fit and toned body.
* Sushil Pawar: Your body needs atleast 20 minutes of warm-up. Because only after this the process of burning fat begins. Always maintain a steady increase in pace or a consistent speed while cardio work-outs like running or walking otherwise it can harm your heart.
