Losing abdominal fat is arguably one of the most common fitness objectives individuals have when they start working out. While doing repeated crunches may assist to strengthen your core, it’s not the best technique to reduce belly fat. It will be best to use a holistic strategy that includes a good diet in addition to other factors.
To help you build and shape your body and reach your fat reduction objectives, we’ve incorporated two intense exercises with full-body motions. Watch them in the video below and try them out at the gym!
For more fitness inspiration, be sure to see our list of the best exercises for burning calories below.
WORKOUT ONE
- Burpee 8-10 reps
- Walkout into a push up 8-10 reps
- Mountain climbers 30 reps (15 per side)
- Bear crawl with resistance band 8-10 reps
- Complete each exercise, back-to-back. Complete 3-4 rounds.
WORKOUT TWO
- Deadlifts. 5 reps
- Dumbbell thrusters 8-10 reps.
- Kettlebell swings 8-12 reps.
- Jumping lunges 6-12 reps each leg.
- Mountain climbers 1-20 reps.
Make sure to warm up and cool down when performing these workouts.
WHAT ARE SOME GREAT CALORIE BURNING EXERCISES I CAN TRY IN THE GYM OTHER THAN CARDIO?
We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 exercises personal trainers recommend when it comes to burning fat:
- Barbell or dumbbell thrusters
- Burpees
- Kettlebell swings
- Squats (and its variations – for example, jump squats).
- Deadlifts
- Lunges (and its variations – for example, jumping lunges).
- Pull ups
- Bent over rows
- Press ups
- Mountain climbers
Most of these exercises focus on using multiple muscle groups, which will require more energy and help to build muscle while burning fat at the same time.
IS CARDIO KEY TO FAT LOSS?
Cardio is often the first kind of exercise that individuals consider while trying to burn calories. Cardio may burn a lot of calories and has several health advantages, but it’s not the only option. You don’t have to restrict your choices to adhere to simple cardio, especially if it’s not an activity you love (but if you do, that’s wonderful!). Running, swimming, boxing, etc. are excellent kinds of cardio. Just be aware that there are a variety of additional workouts you may do to assist your efforts to lose weight.
SUPPORT YOUR FAT LOSS EFFORTS WITH WEIGHT TRAINING
However, the ‘after burn’ is often much greater after a weight training session, which might assist to improve your body composition, even if cardio may seem to burn more calories during your exercise.
This is just one of the reasons it’s crucial to prioritise weight training for fat reduction. Your basal metabolic rate (BMR), which affects how many calories you automatically burn even at rest, may be greater the more muscle you have. Additionally, weight training offers a wide range of advantages, including greater bone density, enhanced strength, and more. For these reasons, we believe it is worthwhile to include weight training into your training regimen.
Therefore, it’s advised to combine cardio and weight training even if fat reduction is your first focus.
DON’T FORGET
The rate at which you lose weight will vary from person to person since there are several other elements than exercise that affect fat loss, including your genetics, diet, sleep, recuperation, and training. Try not to lose patience if you don’t notice results right away since fat reduction takes time. Just keep in mind that the key to losing fat is to generate a calorie deficit, or to expend more energy than you take in over time. Setting attainable objectives, emphasising quality over quantity, and maintaining consistency are key.