Side Planks

This is one of the best exercises you can do to target those 'love handles'. It really hits the obliques but will work the entire core musculature too. Ensure that you stay in a nice straight line whilst holding the position so that your head, shoulders, hips and knees are all in alignment. For a harder version try coming up and balancing on your hand rather than resting on your elbow. Also, by slowly dipping and raising the hips whilst squeezing your tummy muscles you can add difficulty to this exercise. Remember not to hold your breath!