How to have a slimmer waist safely? – GOOD SHAPE

Trying to slim the waist has been the goal of many people. The problem is that bodies are different, and the places where they store fat can also vary. You may, for example, be more predisposed to store fat in your thighs, buttocks or stomach.

Therefore, before going on to the tips on how to reduce abdominal measurements, it is worth understanding that the results may differ from one person to another. So nothing to compare to the bodies you see around, okay?

THE ABDOMINAL PROBLEM

According to nutritionist Dani Borges, health coach and physical educator, “unfortunately, there is no specific training or exercise that slims the waist. What will help is a diet geared towards a caloric deficit, that is, consuming fewer calories than you expend.”

However, even the thin waist depends a lot on genetics and the shape of the body of each one, he says. “Some people already have the smallest waist, while others have a more square shape.”

That is, better abandon that idea of ​​spending hours practicing the famous abdominal exercises. “They don’t slim the waist. On the contrary: they can increase the musculature of the lateral obliques, highlighting the square format even more”, he warns.

Even so, these movements are important for things other than aesthetics. They can, for example, guarantee more strength for the region, thus protecting the lumbar spine. “This region is responsible for supporting our body — the abdominal muscles are said to stabilize our spine, and therefore, especially for those who practice any physical activity, it is important to have this region strengthened to avoid injuries”, adds Dani.

BUT, THEN, HOW TO THIN THE WAIST?

– (Dani Borges/Disclosure)

For the expert, the best strategy would be to rely on professional assessments (such as a nutritionist and a physical educator). This way, you can better understand what your biotype is, as well as what training and diet to invest in to lose weight properly.

“However, it is always good to remember that we cannot eliminate fat from a specific region, but from the body as a whole”, he says. “Be sure to do crunches, as they will make your abs more defined when you start to lose fat and will also help to avoid injuries. But if your body type is more square, try to avoid doing these exercises in large amounts.”