4 Morning Exercises That Flatten Tummy Roll Faster Than Crunches After 60

A larger waistline circumference can be linked to an increased risk of serious health conditions, including high cholesterol and even fatty liver disease. One way to determine whether you have visceral fat—the type of belly fat that surrounds your internal organs—is by measuring the circumference of your waist.

After you find the circumference, you may be ready to make some healthy changes. We spoke with Jacob Siwicki, founder and head coach of Siwicki Fitness, NCSF and AFAA certified, former top 1% globally ranked Equinox group fitness instructor (2019), Dartmouth economics graduate and former Dartmouth football player, fitness expert on FOX 5 DC, who suggests four morning exercises that will can help strengthen your midsection faster than crunches after 60.

“I like this group [of exercises] because it works the front and sides of the core. It also teaches the core to keep the spine steady while the arms and legs move. You can train the entire area without bending your back over and over again,” Siwicki says. “A strong core helps with balance and posture. It also supports almost every movement you make. Getting out of bed. Picking something up. Carrying groceries. Turning around. Your core is involved in all of it.”

Dead Bug

1. Lie face-up with your arms extended toward the sky and knees lifted and bent to 90 degrees.
2. Press your lower back into the mat as you gradually lower your left arm and extend your right leg.
3. Return to the center.
4. Then, lower your right arm and left leg.
5. Continue to alternate, completing 3 rounds of 10 reps.

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Heel Taps

1. Begin by lying flat on your back.
2. Lift your legs to a tabletop position.
3. Brace your core.
4. Slowly tap one heel to the mat, keeping your ribs and pelvis stable.
5. Perform 3 rounds of 10 reps on each side.

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Penguins

1. Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
2. Place your arms at your sides with palms facing down.
3. Lift your shoulders and head slightly off the ground.
4. Engage your core as you reach your right hand toward your heel, bending at the waist.
5. Return to the center.
6. Repeat on the other side.
7. Perform 3 rounds of 10 reps on each side.

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Bird Dog

1. Start on all fours in a quadruped position.
2. Extend your left arm and right leg.
3. Hold for a moment before returning to the start position.
4. Switch sides and continue to alternate.
5. Perform 3 rounds of 10 reps on each side.

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