Is it possible to tighten, tone and sculpt your body all at once?
MANY people don’t have the patience required to see results from exercise and often wish there was a way they could lose weight, tighten, tone and sculpt their body all at once.
Personal trainer at Gymkhana Gisel Harrow said doing so is quite possible, and by simply exercising and dieting one can tighten, tone and sculpt to their desired goal.
“To achieve this, one needs to use an exercise programme consisting of weight training and cardio, eat balanced meals of protein, carbohydrates, plenty vegetables, and drink lots of water,” she said.
Below are some of the exercises that can help you tighten your skin and tone and firm your muscles.
Overhead stretches:
These help to tone the troublesome area under your arm that may become loose after losing weight. To do this, it is recommended that you sit comfortably with your back straight, hold one dumb-bell in each hand, resting them down at your sides. Next, you should raise your arms straight out in front of you with your palms facing inward. Slowly lift the dumb-bells straight up so they are above your head. Bend your elbows – your hands should be behind your ears. Hold for five to 10 seconds and lower your arms. Do 10 to 12 repetitions every other day.
Crunches
These abdominal exercises tighten and tone the muscles in your abdomen to get rid of a flap or extra skin. To perform a crunch you are required to lie on your back with your knees bent and your fingers interlocked behind your head. With your neck and back straight, raise your upper body off the floor to meet your knees, hold for five seconds, then return to your starting position. Repeat this move 10 to 20 times.
Leg raises
Excess skin may accumulate on your inner thighs. To tackle this, lie on your left side with your left leg straight and your right leg bent at a 90-degree angle and in front of your left leg. Prop yourself up on your elbow. Keeping your left leg straight and slowly raise it until you feel a slight pull in your inner thigh. Hold for five seconds and return to your starting position. Repeat 10 times then move to your left leg.
— KH
