Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle Nov/Dec / Holiday Issue 2016 | Page 41

GET FIT

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written by Yasmin Tavakoli

It’s no secret that the holidays tend to take a toll on our bodies. Most of us notice the biggest hits
are to our waistline. To avoid the bulge during the long winter months we’ve gathered the top ab
moves to trim down those waistlines and get through the holidays without any bumps (literally).

SWISS BALL LIFT

Lay flat on the ground with the stability
ball between your feet. Place both
hands by your sides. While the stability
ball is gripped with your feet, raise the
ball to a 90-degree angle with your legs
and slowly lower the ball back to starting
position. Repeat 4 sets of 15.

BICYCLE CRUNCH

Lay flat on the ground with back pressed
into the floor. Place hands on each side
of the head. (Do not lock or pull your
head up.) Lift knees to a 45-degree
angle. Bring your right knee closer to
your body, and reach your left elbow to
it. Repeat with left knee and right elbow.
Do 4 sets of 15 on each side.

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SIDE PLANK

Begin position in a side elbow resting
plank. Keep the torso long and stable,
lift your waist, hips and knees off the
floor. Hold for 20 to 40 seconds and
then lower. Repeat 25 times and then
alternate sides. Challenge yourself
a step further by placing your hand
behind your head as you lift.

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