Belly fat is not just a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight, it’s seriously harmful. This type of fat, referred to as visceral fat, is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other conditions. Many health organizations use body mass index (BMI) to classify weight and predict the risk of metabolic disease. However, this is misleading because people with excess belly fat are at an increased risk even if they look thin on the outside. Fortunately, there are plenty of effective exercises that can help you burn belly fat.
The most effective exercise for burning belly fat is high-intensity interval training (HIIT). This form of cardio workout alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or complete rest. It’s incredibly efficient—you can do it in just about 20 minutes—and research shows it’s one of the best ways to burn body fat.
Strength training can also help reduce belly fat. A comprehensive strength-training routine that builds muscle all over your body may help increase your metabolism to more effectively burn off extra calories and lose abdominal weight.
Crunches are another great way to get rid of that excess belly flab. These work only the abdominal muscles and hence are ideal for those who have excess tummy flab but otherwise lean bodies.
Planks are an excellent way to challenge your entire body as they work all the muscles in your core—including the rectus abdominus (the “six-pack muscles”), transverse abdominus, internal and external obliques, hips, and back—burning more calories in a shorter period than traditional ab exercises like crunches or sit-ups.
Cycling helps shed pounds from all over your body including the tummy area by increasing heart rate thereby promoting faster calorie burn; while swimming works out every muscle in our bodies without putting pressure on joints making it perfect for overweight individuals looking forward towards losing weight especially around their midsection.
Pilates can also be a good exercise option for burning belly fat. It’s low-impact, so it’s ideal for those who need to avoid high-intensity workouts due to injury or other health issues. Pilates exercises focus on strengthening the core, which includes the abdominal muscles.
Yoga is another great way to blast belly fat. Not only does it reduce stress levels (stress is a big contributor to belly fat), but certain poses like boat pose, plank pose and warrior pose are excellent at targeting the abdominal region.
Lastly, simple changes in your daily routine can have a significant impact on reducing your tummy size. This could include walking instead of driving, taking stairs instead of elevators or even jogging in place during television commercials.
In conclusion, with regular practice and discipline towards these exercises along with a balanced diet will surely help you lose that stubborn belly fat and pave the way towards a healthier and more confident you.
