Get a flat tummy without stepping into the gym, with these weight-free exercises

1. Donkey kickbacks
This yoga-inspired move is easy but intense.

How to do it

- Go down on all fours with your toes tucked in.
- Contract your abs while drawing your stomach inwards.
- Lift both your knees a couple of inches off the ground. Keeping your abs contracted, bring the right knee to your nose.
- Stretch your right leg straight behind you and squeeze your butt. Repeat this 8 times.
- Switch to the left leg, and do eight repetitions.

2. The teaser
This is a Pilates-inspired exercise you can do anywhere.

How to do it

- Lie on your back.
- Lift your feet and bend your knees at a 90-degree angle.
- Tighten your stomach while inhaling, and slowly lift up arms over your head.
- Exhale and bring your arms forward, while straightening the legs to form a V-shape with your body.
- Slowly roll back while bending your knees and bringing your arms overhead.
- Do this 15 times.

3. Low-belly legger
This one's a six-pack move.

How to do it

- Lie down with your face up and bend your knees at a 90-degree angle. Put your hands behind your head, and contract your belly.
- Lift your shoulder, inhale and hold for 5 seconds.
- Exhale and stretch your legs to 45 degrees. Hold for 5 seconds while squeezing your lower abs.
- Do 2 sets of 10 repetitions.


Source: Times of India

BDST: 1713 HRS, DEC- 15, 2015
Edited by:  Sharmina Islam, Lifestyle Editor