Belly Band Exercises
Exercise bands are a great way to help you trim belly fat as well as build strength and balance. An added bonus is that they are lightweight and inexpensive. By using the belly band in different exercises you can target different parts of the body,
Scissors
The scissors exercise targets abs, biceps, hamstrings, quadriceps and shoulders. Sit on the floor and place the band around your left foot while holding the ends of the band in your hands. Lie back, keeping your legs straight and your upper arms against the floor. Lift your shoulders, neck and head off the floor, holding in your stomach. As you lift, bend your arms until you touch your chest with your fists. While in that position bring your left leg straight up and then begin to lower. As your leg approaches the floor, lift the right leg in a scissoring motion. Do eight repetitions for each leg.
Double X
As you sit on the floor with your legs bent, slip the belly band under the balls of your feet, and cross the ends so the band forms an "x". Lie down with your back on the ground. Bring your knees to your chest, and lift your head and shoulders. Straighten your legs and swing them to one side and then the other while you straighten your arms up over your head. Repeat eight times.
The Side Twist
Sit on the floor with your legs straight out before you. As you bend your left leg, slip the band under the ball of your left foot then hold the band with your left hand. Rotate your torso until you face your right leg and wrap your right arm around your left knee, your shoulders square. Raise your left leg up and straighten it while you raise up your left arm up to your shoulder. Put your arm and leg down, then repeat eight times for each leg.
