Fitness Tip; bicycle crunch

Hi steemians,
Basically its weekend again and some of us are going to be hitting the gym. Well most people don’t have time to go there, but that shouldn’t be an excuse not to stay fit. So I got a few workout which can be done from the comfort of your home and require no instruments, I’d love to share them every Saturday. For the next few Saturdays we’ll be looking at some workout for a toned and flattened stomach.
If you’re looking for a flat stomach or toned abs to show off then the bicycle crunch is the ideal exercise you should add to your walk out schedule. No equipment is required and it’s easy to do. Unlike some abs workout, it favors both genders. To get effective results try to perform it with 12- 36 repetitions at least 2-3 times a week.

Benefits of the bicycle crunch

• It helps shed belly fat; the bicycle crunch gives your belly abdominal definition, a toned and flattened belly.
• Builds muscles; this is one exercise that helps build your quadriceps, hamstrings and chest muscles
• For the ladies, there’s a plus because it helps to shape your hips real good

How to do it;

• Lie on the floor leg straight, place your hands behind your head
• Bring your knees in towards your chest such that your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and your calves are parallel to the ground. This is called the tabletop position.
• Lift your shoulders from the ground, making sure you don’t pull on your neck,
• Keeping your right leg several inches off the floor, turn your upper body to the left, and touch your right elbow to your left knee. Make sure your ribcage is moving not just your elbows.
• Then switch sides and do same to your left elbow and right leg. Be sure that no leg touches the ground at any point. Do 3 sets of 12 reps.
N/B; speed is not necessary.