The Ultimate 5-Move Workout for a Tight and Toned Tummy: Melt Away Fat and Reveal a Sleek, Strong Core

Excess body fat accumulation in the shoulders, back, and abdomen can make women self-conscious. To improve their figure, women need to incorporate a consistent daily exercise routine. Sometimes, just 5–10 minutes of daily exercise can directly target back, abdominal, and shoulder muscles, helping to burn fat and lose weight. A famous South Korean trainer to the stars shares these five simple at-home exercises for women.

Bend and Twist

This exercise helps release tension in the body and boosts confidence in your movements and stride.

– Stand straight with your feet together and arms reaching overhead.

– Press your palms together and prepare to contract your abdomen, bend your body, and twist your waist in a circular motion while keeping your back straight.

– You can perform this exercise in one spot or rotate your body 360 degrees.

Back Raise

This exercise deeply works the lower back. By supporting your body weight on your hands and raising yourself up, your back muscles are engaged, burning fat and toning your back muscles for a sleek, butterfly-like silhouette.

– Lie flat on a mat with your hands placed across your chest.

– Use your back muscles to lift your body up, breathing in rhythm.

Remember to contract your abdomen throughout the exercise.

Leg and Arm Raise

Engage your glutes and thighs to lift your legs, and finally, your shoulder and arm muscles to perform the arm-reaching motion.

– Start by lying flat on a mat.

– Use your back and abdominal muscles to lift your body, simultaneously raising your legs off the mat.

– Reach your arms overhead, then bring them back to your chest, moving your arms rhythmically as you lift your body.

Shoulder Stretch

With this exercise, you will feel your abdominal muscles contracting throughout the routine.

– Place your hands on the mat, with your legs together or shoulder-width apart, on your toes.

– Alternately lift your left and right arms and twist your body in the same direction.

– Keep your abdomen contracted throughout the exercise.

Full-Body Movement

This exercise can help burn fat throughout your body if you maintain a smooth, rhythmic motion throughout.

– Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

– Lower your body, walking your hands forward until they are placed straight on the mat, like in a push-up position.

– Alternately lift your hands to touch your shoulders, then walk your hands back, and stretch your body to stand upright.

– Perform these movements smoothly, and your whole body will feel the impact.