8 Simple Exercises to Lose Your Love Handles Without Paying for a Gym Membership

Sit on your mat with your legs together and your knees slightly bent. Lean your upper body back while keeping your legs on the floor. You can bend your arms over your chest or extend them in front of you. Twist your torso and arms to the left, hold for 3 seconds, then return to the starting position and twist to the right. Do three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions. For more intensity, hold a weight like a dumbbell or water bottle.

Lumberjack
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a weight, such as a medicine ball or water bottle, in your hands. Twist your torso to the right and raise the weight over your right shoulder, then squat down, bringing the weight to the outside of your left knee. Keep your eyes on the weight so you don't lose your balance. If you're just starting out, use light weights. Do three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions on each side.

Reverse Crunches
Lie on the floor with your legs raised and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Engage your abs and place your hands next to your hips. Engage your lower abs to bring your knees toward your chest. At the top of the movement, raise your hips to lift your lower back off the floor about 2 inches. Avoid sudden movements. Pause for two seconds at the top of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position. Do three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions each.

It is important to perform this workout four to five times a week. Combining these exercises with moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as swimming, jogging or cycling, speeds up the fat burning process.

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