7 Easy Exercises For A Flat Belly That You Can Do At Home

5. Ankle Touches

Come up in the ab crunch position with your hands straight down by your side, knees bent. Then you’ll move from side to side, touching each hand to an ankle each time. Exhale as you touch your ankle, inhale as you come back to the center. Repeat 20 times.

6. The 100s

Namrata says this is the most famous workout in Pilates, and we understand why because it’s so simple and effective!

First, lie on your back with your knees bent, arms stretched down by your side. While crunching up, you will pulse your arms up and down in small movements, “as if squishing a marshmallow under your palms”, Namrata says. As you’re doing this, you’ll exhale for five counts, then inhale for five, and repeat until you reach hundred.

You can progress your legs to tabletop or the 45 degree angle with your legs if you feel up to it.

7. Side-to-Side

Sit, up, knees up, feet down. Stretch your hands out, palms touching. Roll down slightly, using your back and abdomen. Inhale, rotate to one side, bring your hands down then up, inhale as you come to the middle, exhale as you rotate to the other side and repeat. Repeat 20 times.

You’re Done!

And that’s it! If you feel a bit overwhelmed on your first day, don’t worry. Namrata says it’ll get easier as you get used to them. Start slow and work your muscles, but don’t overwork yourself. But this is one simple and time-effective routine for a flat tummy!

Watch the video below to see Namrata Purohit demonstrate these moves herself, and to hear a few useful tips straight from her!