Faux Collar

All of us are (or should be!) Faux Collar familiar with stomach crunches. Lie down with feet shoulder-width apart, hands below the head. When you get up, twist to the left bringing your right elbow in front and drawing in the left knee so they meet.

Start by repeating this exercise 15 times, Faux Collar and move up to 30-45 repetitions. Do 4 sets. Sit on a stool holding a long rod. You could use a broomstick. Place the stick on your shoulders behind your neck, supporting it with your arms. Twist from side to side.

This exercise also works out your obliques (side stomach muscles),Faux Collar tightening them over a period of time.Remember that all these exercises work best when supplemented by cardiovascular activity. Brisk walking 5-6 times a week, Faux Collar or jogging 3-4 times a week, for half an hour, should be enough to burn off some fat, get your heart going and pump up circulation.