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Fitness expert explains four exercises that can help you burn love ‘handle’ fat

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Love handles can be difficult to shift but there are certain exercises that can help you to tone up your abdominal area and reduce the amount of excess fat that is stored around your hips

Regular exercise helps keep the waistline in shape(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A fitness expert has shared four simple exercises that can help burn off love handles – the fatty areas on either side of the waist above the hips.

They occur as a result of fat accumulation around the hips and abdominal area and are a common aesthetic concern for many people. The TikTok hashtag #HowToGetRidOfLoveHandles alone has racked up 48.8 million views, indicating just how many people are keen to reduce their love handles.




Leon Bolmeer, fitness guru and director of Geezer’s Boxing, has crafted a specific workout that targets love handles, aiding individuals in achieving a more streamlined waistline. This routine is designed to be carried out 2-3 times per week, with at least one rest day in between. The goal is to complete three rounds of this circuit, with 30 seconds of rest between exercises and a 1-minute break between rounds, reports Bristol Live.

Russian twists

Russian twists may sound intimidating, but they’re a fantastic exercise if you’re looking to shed excess fat around your waist and tone your abdomen. To perform them, simply sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat, then lean back slightly while keeping your core engaged (imagine drawing your belly button towards your spine).

Next, twist your torso from side to side, reaching your hands towards the ground on either side (but don’t touch it), and remember to keep your legs lifted if you want an extra challenge. Do 15 reps per side

Plank with knee crunches

Most of us have attempted a plank and are well aware of its challenges. Adding knee crunches to the mix elevates the exercise and its benefits to a whole new level. However, this exercise is relatively straightforward. Assume a high plank position (similar to a press-up but resting on your elbows).

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