Core and Confidence: Bhagyashree’s No-Crunch Formula to Flatten the Flab

THE FITNESS FIX

Bollywood actress and wellness guru Bhagyashree has come back with a fresh dose of in-the-real-world fitness tips—this time, targeting the notoriously recalcitrant belly fat. In a recent Instagram reel, she revealed three simple but powerful core-strengthening exercises that can be performed anywhere by anybody without injuring themselves. Her little-known secret? Keep the back on the ground in order to engage the core.

WELLNESS TAKEAWAYS

Bhagyashree believes that losing belly fat is more about well-planned nutrition rather than endless crunches

All the exercises are performed to firm the core without stressing the spine or neck

Can be performed by everyone, especially the elderly, since they are low-impact.

One single most crucial rule: get your entire back laid flat on the floor to activate core muscles with every rep

THE 3-STEPS CORE ROUTINE

Leg Raise with Toe Movement

Lie down, lift up both legs to 90 degrees

Alternate toe lifts, alternating lifting and lowering toes for lower abs and better circulation

Alternating Leg Lifts

Lift one leg with the other kept on the ground

10 repetitions on both legs in 3 sets to create balance and core control

Deadbug Toe Taps

Lie on back, raise arms and legs

Drop opposite arm and leg together, and switch

Enables coordination and deep core activation

EXPERT INSIGHTS

Personal fitness instructor Pawan Behal identifies these movements to reduce spinal tension and improve posture

Personal trainer Anamika Lalwani calls the core the body's "powerhouse," the source of daily movement and injury prevention

These exercises also increase flexibility and hip mobility, and are best for beginners and old people as well

GROUND RULE REMINDER

Avoid crunches if you’re prone to back or cervical issues

Always maintain your back strongly anchored so that you don't get strained and get maximum muscle activation

Hold each position 30–45 seconds, although it is not possible to maintain a complete 90-degree position 

SOURCE Indian Express, India Today, Times Now, Times of India, Navbharat Times