5 Ways To Get That Hourglass Figure Without A Waist Trainer

If you’re looking to attain an hourglass figure there are ways to do so naturally. A combination of diet, conditioning and exercise will get you on your way. This article will take a look at exercises that will help you attain your ideal waist figure without the use of any props or waist trainers, simply exercises.

1. Proper Diet

A fine balance between diet and exercise is the best and most effective way to attain that hourglass figure without a waist trainer. If you’re looking to lower your body fat, opt for a diet rich in protein and fats, limit your carbohydrates to immediately after your workout. Protein wise stick to lean proteins like salmon, tuna, cod, tilapia, mahi mahi and chicken. For fats make sure to intake the proper amounts, fatty foods are quite high calorically. Avocado, almonds, cashews and eggs are great sources of dietary fats. Eating the right foods intermixed with the proper workouts will get on your way to that hourglass figure in a hurry!

2. Stomach Vacuum

As I discussed in my earlier entry, a stomach vacuum is one of the most effective movements you can do in order to obtain that v-shape without the use of a waist trainer. This exercise can be performed in the comfort of your own home and is quite simple to do. The goal of this exercise is to breathe in while bringing your stomach in as much as possible, once this is done, try to hold this position. Once contracted, try to hold this position for 20 seconds while breathing normally. Once you gain some experience you can hold this movement for 40 to 60 seconds. This exercise is regarded as a simple solution to a waist trainer.

3. Strength training

Lifting heavier weights can actually help to speed of the process of attaining that hourglass figure. Activating your muscles through strength training causes your metabolic rate to increase significantly. Strength training not only causes you to burn more during your workouts but also keeps you in a burning state throughout the day. Don’t underestimate the importance of strength training, make sure to use weights that challenge you.

4. Side bridge

This exercise is similar to a plank, the difference between the two is that the side plank focuses more on your obliques. The exercise also helps to stabilize your spine. Like a plank, the goal of this exercise is to stay up on your side for a given amount of time. Anywhere between 30-45 seconds for each side is a very good starting point. Targeting your obliques, this exercise can help trim your waist in a hurry.

Dumbbell Pullovers

A dumbbell pullover can get you on your way to quickly attaining that thin waist you desire. This exercise aims at flattening out your stomach while trimming your waist. This exercise also gives your upper body an intense workout.

To perform this exercise keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the movement, then proceed to power the dumbbell over and beyond your head until your upper arms are in line with your torso. Once you hit this position pull the dumbbell back up over your chest and repeat the movement. Aim for 12 to 15 reps per 4 sets on this exercise.