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The Seven Best Exercises to Bust Belly fat at home
To make sure you get the perfect workout and to help eliminate those extra inches around your waistline, these seven exercises are specifically designed for belly fat melting. Not only will they target your abdomen but also strengthen the core muscles that boost metabolism and burn excess fat. Although it is easy to learn how-to do each exercise, performing them could be a bit demanding at first; however with regular practice comes great results! These mini workouts fall under resistance training category – some need weights while others don’t; in any case they will tone up as well as lift your midsection within no time!
Note: You will need a yoga mat for the exercises that require lying down on the floor.
1. Muscle Master Crunch
This exercise is particularly effective for targeting your abdominal muscles, which helps to optimize fat burning. What’s more, it also engages every muscle group in your body – a major benefit!
Steps:
* Start the exercise by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
* With your arms held out also shoulder-width apart, bend downwards and rest your palms flat on the floor. Hold the position for 3-4 counts.
* With your palms still flat on the floor, kick both legs out behind you in one forceful push so that you assume a pushup position.
* Do one push up, pull your legs back under you and stand up with a jump.
* Repeat the exercise 10 times.
The trick to this exercise is the energetic repetitions done quickly, which rev up your metabolism and help you shed belly fat effortlessly.
Initially, you may find yourself feeling a bit sluggish and clumsy as you learn the steps. However, once you become more comfortable with it, your movements will easily transition into one smooth motion and allow for an increase in speed.
2. Mountain Climber Crunch
This workout is like a battle against gravity – your core will be put to the test as you fight through exhaustion while attempting to keep your body straight. Initially, this exercise may seem particularly difficult if you haven’t been working out regularly and are not in great shape. But with consistent practice and perseverance, it can become much more manageable as your muscles gain strength!
Steps:
* This exercise requires a yoga mat.
* Assume the traditional pushup position with your body stretched out completely straight, hands in front of your shoulders with the palms down.
* Raise your body off the floor as if preparing to do a pushup.
* Raise your right foot from the floor and forcefully pull your knee up towards your chest.
* Tap the floor with your right foot and return it to the starting position.
* Repeat 20 times, alternating between both feet.
This crunch can be used as a conditioning exercise to get your heart rate up and calories burning. To make the most of it, try doing as many crunches as you can in 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat this cycle 4 times. It may seem tough at first but with increased strength comes better speed so do not give up!
3. Trusty Toe Touches
This age-old exercise has withstood the test of time due to its incomparable simplicity and efficacy in burning belly fat while toning your abs.
Steps:
* You can start by either lying back on your yoga mat with your arms stretched straight behind your head or sitting down with arms raised straight above your head.
* If you are lying down, do a full sit-up, stretch forward and touch your toes.
* If you start in the sitting position, simply bend forward and touch your toes.
This exercise may not be as easy as it seems. Naturally, the more belly fat you have, the harder it will be to easily reach your toes. But as the fat gradually melts away, what an amazing sense of accomplishment you’ll feel the more easily you’re able to touch your toes!
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4. Med-Ball Slam-dunk
This explosive exercise is great fun – and great for toning your belly because it requires the use of all the muscles between your neck ad hips.
Steps:
* You will need a one-kilo medicine ball for this exercise.
* Stand with your legs firmly planted on the floor, with your feet shoulder-width apart.
* Hold the ball straight above your head.
* Take a deep breath and slam the ball down with all of your strength, then quickly catch it when it rebounds.
* Repeat 2o times.
To get the best results from this exercise, make sure to put some real force behind that ball when you slam it down!
5. Planks
Planks are a strenuous workout that will test your limits of both mental and physical endurance. This exercise earns its name from the classic “plank” position, which particularly targets abdominal muscles. By engaging multiple muscle groups at the same time, it’s no wonder planking is one of most effective exercises for building strength and improving core stability!
Steps:
* Lie down on a yoga mat in the pushup position, then lift and support your body with your forearm and toes.
* Make sure that your back is perfectly straight and that your hips are not touching the floor.
* Hold this position for 15-20 seconds, while fully concentrating on keeping your body straight and balanced.
* Release the position and rest for 10 seconds.
Repeat the exercise 3-5 times.
6. Leg Curls
This exercise is the perfect way to burn stubborn belly fat and shape up your thighs in no time.
Steps:
* It’s best that you use a high chair for this exercise, or some other elevated object such as a sturdy table,
* Sit on the edge of the chair or table and lean back with your legs stretched out. If using a chair, do not rest your back on the backrest when you lean.
* Bend your knees and raise them up towards your abdomen than unfold your legs slowly to their original position. Keep your muscles clenched tightly as you do the exercise.
* Repeat 8-10 times.
7. The Oblique Exercise
Strengthen and tone your stomach muscles with this resistance exercise which requires two hand weights. Not only will you feel the results, but you’ll also see them too!
Steps:
* Stand with your feet slightly apart, keeping your back straight and holding a weight in each hand.
* Begin the exercise with both hands holding the weights at your sides.
* Slowly lean to the right side as far as you can. Keep your legs straight and don’t bend your knees.
* Return to the starting position and repeat on the left side.
* Do 1o repetitions, rest for 30 seconds and repeat two more times.
Are you surprised at how effective and easy these exercises are? Although they may be straightforward, they can effectively assist in melting away belly fat. Just remember to warm-up beforehand as this helps to avoid any potential injuries or spasms.
There is no need to be concerned if your progress is slow at first, especially when you’re not used to physical activity. Take it easy and rest between repetitions as needed. After all, the more consistent you stay with these exercises over time, the faster you’ll build strength and endurance in your muscles; before long, you’ll find that can exercise with greater speed and power!