If you are struggling to enter the jeans you bought last year, and the extra fat on the stomach makes even the simplest activities hard, it is time to incorporate some changes in your lifestyle.
Despite being aesthetically unattractive, extra belly fat also raises the risk of numerous diseases and this endangers your wellbeing.
Exercises are the best way to combat this issue, so find some time to start exercising regularly and lose the excess belly fat. These are the 10 best exercises you can do to solve this problem:
Crunches
Crunches are the exercises that burn belly fat the easiest so you should definitely include them into the exercising routine. Lie down flat, bend the knees and place the feet on the ground.
Then, elevate the hands, and out them behind the head or keep them crossed on the chest. Inhale deeply and lift the higher torso forward, and hen exhale. Inhale when returning to the initial position, and repeat. Makes sure you do 2-3 sets of crunches daily.
Reverse Crunches
Crunches can be of various variations, and these ones are highly effective for the lower abdominal fat, especially for women. You should tilt the legs behind simultaneously with the shoulders.
Jogging
Studies have shown that jogging helps t break down the extra belly fat, and is even more effective than weightlifting.
Twirl Crunches
These crunches are an intense tummy workout, and you should do at least 2-3 sets of them daily.
Planks
Planks are extremely beneficial exercises which target the belly, hip and lower back. You should keep the body on the elbows and the feet, with the head towards the floor. The neck should be aligned with the spine, and you should look forward. Hold thus for half a minute. You can also try moving to and fro for about half a minute.
Medial side crunch
This is almost the same as the twist ab crunch routine, but it targets the muscles on the sides of the stomach. You should perform 2-3 sets of 10 side crunches daily.
Bicycle
If you do not have a bicycle, you can still enjoy its benefits. You should rest on the floor or a mat, and place the hands behind your head or by your side.
Raise the legs off the ground and bend them at the knees. Bring the right leg near the chest, and bring the left one near the body. Then, bend the knees and imitate the movements you do while cycling.
Walking
Cardio is definitely one of the best ways to burn fat and become fit. You will significantly transform your body if you consume healthy foods, and walk at a good steady rate for about 30-45 minutes 4-5 days a week. It is also a good choice if you are just beginning to exercise.
Working
Working around the house or in the garden is a good way to change the exercise routine, you will lose belly fat, burn calories, and keep your heart rate up.
Up and down Leg Meltdown
You should lie on the mat, raise the legs and hips towards the ceiling, and place one knee over the other. Inhale deeply and elevate the upper body towards the pelvis. Repeat this 12-16 times, in two or three sets daily.
