Are you someone looking to get rid of the stubborn belly fat? Then you are at the right place, my friend. In this think piece, I will tell you all about how you can get rid of your belly fat effectively through these workouts.
Without further ado, let’s get started.
- Elliptical trainers
Don’t want to go out and still want to burn belly fat? Yes, that’s possible with elliptical trainers. You can search for gym equipment online and get yourself an elliptical trainer closer to your bed. Elliptical trainers are equipped with handles that move in conjunction with the whole body.
This causes the chest, arms, thighs, and core to work more, which eventually burns more calories. Some elliptical trainers allow you to paddle in reverse, if your machine allows that, you will be able to strengthen not only your core but your overall body.
- Mountain climbers
This is one of the exercises that is going to make you feel that “burn” in your belly. Mountain climbers make all the muscles in the bodywork while targeting the core, which means you will be burning belly fat but also will strengthen all of your body.
To start, get in a high plank position (face down, hold your body weight on your palms and toes, both should be kept at shoulders distance, keep your back and neck straight)
Now, engage your core and bring one leg towards it. While it goes back to its initial position, bring the other leg forward and don’t stop breathing. All of this should be done very quickly, as this is a fast exercise.
Repeat one set 10-12 times and then take a break. You should feel the burn already, boss!
- Burpees
Going with another fast exercise, burpees can really help you burn your belly fat, rather faster than others. This is because it combines two exercises push-ups and jumping, both of which are known for strengthening the core.
The best part about this exercise is, you don’t need equipment to feel the intensity. That means, even if on days you don’t feel like lifting heavy weights, you can get on your mat, repeat this exercise for 3 sets, and call it a day.
To begin, get in your high plank position again.
Do a push-up, and when you come back, do a frog kick
Jump as soon as your feet touch the ground completely.
After the jump, return to the initial position and repeat it all over again.
Keep in mind that your back should be straight and core engaged.
Shoulders should not be too far as it can lead to sore muscles afterwards.
Keep hydrating yourself after each set.
- Planks
I know how tired you are after those high-intensity workouts, that’s why let’s again turn the table to slow yet extremely effective workouts. This time I will tell you about planks. Yes, planks might look very easy to do, but it’s totally the opposite, especially if you are a beginner.
It engages your core and directly hits stubborn fats which do not melt easily. There are many variations of planks as well, but right now I will only talk about the OG, one.
Facedown and keep your body weight on your palms and toes.
Now, lower your shoulders, so that the elbow touches the ground, make sure your hands are at a good distance and your back straight. Your hips should not fall down. Now hold this pose and breathe.
For a beginner, 3 sets of 30 seconds are great, to begin with. As you move forward, increase the time limit or increase the number of sets. You should really feel your muscles at the end of it by now.
- Yoga
We all know how yoga is beneficial for the whole body. There’s a reason why 70% of the adults in the US believe this, but today I am going to specifically target belly fat. Moreover, some people don’t really prefer high-intensity workouts, and that’s where yoga proves to be a great alternative.
Some of my best recommended asanas are
- Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
- Dhanurasana (bow pose)
- Khumbhkasana (the plank)
- Naukasana (boat pose)
- Utrrasana (camel pose)
- Kapal bhati
These asanas work great for beginners and for advanced people too. Practice it consistently, with healthy eating habits and you will soon see the results.
Over to you…
One thing that you must understand is that anything that brings good results takes time and effort. So, don’t obsess over wanting to see a flat tummy when you stand in front of the mirror, instead focus on your workouts, eat healthily and you will soon start seeing the results.
