If you’ve accumulated too much midsection lard from all the years of sitting behind a desk (believe me, I know), then it’s about time that you lose them. There are many ways to get chiseled and washboard abs but here are three simple exercises that you can do to start toning your midsection.

Lie face up on the floor and bend your knees to a 90 degrees angle. Lift your head, neck, and shoulders, and stretch your fingers. Breathe in. Extend legs to a 45 degrees angle. Draw navel toward spine for support. Lift legs a bit higher if there is tension in your back. Do this five times. You can place a pillow between your knees if you want to make this activity more comfortable.

Lie on your right side. Your elbow should be directly under your shoulder and your left leg should positioned on top of right leg. Wrap left arm around waist then bend knees to a 90 degree angle. Shoulders should be in line with your knees. Breathe in then lift hips so that you form a straight line from head to hips to knees. Contract abs. Breathe out then lower hips to reach starting position. Do this five times, then five times lying on your left.

Lie face up and stretch your arms above your head while your palms face each other. Bend knees, with feet firm on the floor. Breathe in, and tuck your pelvis under. Gently peel spine off the floor by lifting your hips to the ceiling. Don’t arch your back. Reach arm overhead to the ceiling slowly as you lift and then back to your sides, palms facing down. Return to starting position. Breathe out as you gently lower your spine starting from shoulders with arms reaching overhead then back to the sides. Do this five times. If it seems to be hard for you, keep arms on your sides throughout the exercise.