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The Belly Twister
Lift your right knee towards your abs and
twist to the left. Next, extend your right leg
back and return to the start with one knee
pulled toward your core. Use for three sets
of 10, but of course, you want to make sure
you’re changing your legs.

ummer may be long gone, but that
doesn’t mean your workout routine needs to be! Keep in shape
this season with five fun workouts
for a slimmer waist that will keep
you feeling energetic, motivated, and beautiful regardless of the season. For best results,
practice the following exercises 3-5 times
a week as you would for any other form of
exercise, and be sure to eat a healthy diet to
reinforce those good habits for your body.
The Plank
Start by lying flat on the floor, and then
elevate yourself onto your elbows as well as
the tips of your toes. Keep in mind that your
back should be straight for this! Hold this
plank position for as long as you can. For
those looking for an additional challenge,
alternate planking on your sides!

The Scissor Kick
Rest your back slightly on the floor. Use
your hands for support beneath your lower
back. Elevate your legs so that the tips of
your toes are parallel with your shoulders.
Kick your legs with your toes pointed in a
scissor-like motion.
The Single Bridge
To start, lie on your back with your knees
bent and lift one left straight into the air and
elevate your pelvis off the ground. Afterwards, raise both arms up in line with your
shoulders and then circulate your foot in the
air for eight rotations in one direction. Don’t
forget to change rotation!
The Thigh Twist
Begin by lying on your left side with the left
leg bent and right foot on the floor in front
of your left knee with your toes turned out.
Then straighten your right leg out to the side
so that it’s parallel to the floor. To complete
the routine, return to the starting position and
then switch sides. As with the Belly Twister,
do three sets of 10.

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hen you feel like you’re starting
to master these moves, increase
the time! Holding a pose for a
few seconds longer than usual will help tighten your midsection faster and will continue
to make you become stronger.
BY KATELYN BONGIORNO

www.clichemag.com

©Ann Taylor

FOR A SLIMMMER
WAIST

SEASON
SPECIFIC

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tow away your sandals and sun
dresses and make room for leggings,
boots, cozy sweaters, and after a look
at the new styles, the Ann Taylor Fall/
Winter collection!
The 2016 Fall/Winter collection
features Ann Taylor’s signature stylish
looks, classy prints, and bold accessories to compliment. Creative Director
Austyn Zung did not disappoint with
her fall presentation for Ann Taylor.
Her work features an array of
florals and prints, vibrant colors, and
plenty of styles to make any work outfit
sexy, yet professional. The collection
has found a flattering way to take
any poised and professional look to
glamorous and feminine with simple
accessories and daring colors. Playing
with various lengths, you can now
purchase midi skirts, cropped pants,
various coats, and seasonal accessories
that are reinstating fashion trends as we
know it. The mix also includes fun and
flirty dresses for any occasion, creative
suits perfect for any workplace, and
tons of textures. Check out some of the
best fall trends from Ann Taylor FW16
today on ClicheMag.com. BY LAURIE
BENGOA

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