Check out a few of the singer’s abs exercises, straight from her longtime trainer.
Everybody knows Shakira’s hips don’t lie, but how does she stay in dance-ready shape?
She also shares anatomical and physical “tricks” with the singer.
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“She loves core work but knows she needs the cardio,” says Kaiser.
“It makes her hungry!”
“I don’t know anyone else that gets hungry during [absexercises].”
You’ll perform all of theexercises on one side, then repeat the entire sequence on the other side.
Do each move slowly and with correct form, exhaling on exertion.
Pull your navel to your spine and avoid pushing your core out or arching your lower back throughout.
you could do this series three to four times a week.
Do 20 reps slowly.
C.Pull navel toward spine and exhale every time elbows lower down.
D.Place left leg back on the ground and bring both arms back overhead.
Repeat for one minute.
B.Place a Pilates ball in between thighs, and squeeze inner thighs and legs together.
C.Raise left arm overhead and then pull left elbow down into left oblique as knees bend in toward chest.
D.Extend left arm and both legs out.
Contract abdominals as elbow pulls in.
Do 15 reps slowly.
B.Place hands behind head and lean back at a 45-degree angle.
Tuck hips under to maintain a neutral spine.
Contract your abdominals as you rotate sides.
Do 4 reps.
E.Bring torso up slightly.
Extend right arm out to side, touching fingertips down onto the mat.
F.Place right hand back behind head and return to starting position.
C.Lean torso back as far as possible while maintaining a neutral spine position.
D.Keeping torso in that position, bring arms by ears, raising the towel over head.
Then lower it back down in line with shoulders.
C.Keep elbows wide and focus on pulling abdominals into the mat every time chin lifts.
D.Lower head back toward the mat, and open ribs to start again.
