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start losing tone leading to “belly tires”
and reduced control over digestive system
causing flatulence and bloating. Planks,
half curls, cycling in air etc are excellent abs
workouts to improve the muscle tone and
to bring back the digestive system on track.
Even better these exercises can also help you
lose belly fat when combined with proper
diet.
Yoga
In case walking outdoors is not possible, take walks in the Some yoga poses like Pawanmuktasana,
house, and make sure to wear walking shoes Shashankasana, Urdhwa and Adho
slippery surfaces. mukhashawanasana,Virbhadrasana,
If the house is small, see if family members Paravatasana,Ardha navasana,etc are
can give you time and space during your excellent for improving digestion and
workout. losing belly fat. They help stretch and relax
If possible try to match your outdoor abdominal muscles and reduce problems
walking pace. like flatulence and hyperacidity.
More importantly, enjoy the walk! Yoga can also help you reduce stress level
which is another factor that causes digestive
Mat exercises issues.
You can also do some fun mat exercises!
There are plenty of simple exercise videos Breathing exercises
on YouTube to choose from. Select the You might not be aware of this but even the
appropriate exercise intensity according to simple breathing exercise can improve your
you physical capacity. digestion. Proper breathing pattern can help
If your health condition permits, problems like heartburn, hyperacidity and
performing Sun salutation is one of the bloating. All you need to do is sit up straight
best exercises. But don’t overdo or under do and practice deep breathing, deeply and
anything! slowly, using your abdominal muscles and
If mat exercises are not feasible due focus on active inhalation. This also helps
physical restrictions like cardiac condition, reduce stress levels.
imbalance, arthritis, vertigo or neurological
conditions, etc. you may try simple chair Dr Supriya Antarkar Joshi,
or seated exercises. They can be equally Chief Physiotherapist & Pro-
effective if done properly and regularly. prietor of Cura Physiotherapy
Clinic, is an ergonomist, geriat-
ric expert and sports therapist.
Core strengthening This content provided above is
Core muscles are deepest group of generic information. Always
abdominal muscles and play a great role in consult your physiotherapist or
one’s posture and digestion. With growing specialist doctor before per-
age and accumulation of fat, these muscles forming any exercise workouts.
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