Say Sayonara to Fat: Tone your belly the Japanese way
Warm up for five minutes. Stretch your way through a sequence of stretches, including toe touches, arm circles, and leg swings. Finish with 10 minutes of brisk walking or jogging.
Taiso (Japanese Calisthenics)
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outward. Keep your back straight, chest up, and squat down by bending your knees until the thighs are parallel to the ground. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Sumo Squats
Karate incorporates various stances and moves that work on your abdominal area, toning the belly.
Karate
Dancing, especially traditional Japanese dance, is a fantastic way to work your entire body, including the core. It can help improve posture, coordination, and stamina.
Traditional Japanese Dance (Nihon Buyo)
Lie on an exercise mat with your back stretched. Lock your hands over your head and slowly perform sit-ups.
Roll-Ups
Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Step one leg back into a lunge, bending both knees at 90-degree angles. As you lunge, bend at the hips to touch your toes with the opposite hand. Alternate sides and repeat.
Lunges Toe Touch
Hold a towel with both hands at shoulder-width apart. Swing the towel in front of you, keeping your arms straight. Alternate swinging to the left and right sides for a full-body workout.
Towel Swings
Lie on your back, bend your knees at 90 degrees, hands by the sides or under the hips. Contract lower abs, lift hips, bring knees to chest, and lower without touching the floor. Repeat.
Reverse Crunches
Sit on the floor with your knees bent, hold a fitness ball in front of you, and rotate your torso to each side while keeping your back straight.