We all know that being overweight is unhealthy, but extra pounds around the midsection are especially harmful.
-Begin by laying on your back with your feet flat on the floor and your knees up.
-Repeat that motion with the other side of your body.
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Mountain Climbers
Mountain climbers are a full-body workout that provides cardio and strength.
With your lower abdominal firing and a sweat burning from the cardio, this workout shreds calories and fat.
The full-body workout comes in with your arms, legs, and shoulders to boost calorie burning even more.
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-Place your hands on the ground in a plank position.
-Bring one knee into your chest then kick it back out.
These can also help elevate your metabolism, leading to continued calorie burning post-workout.
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-Stand with your feet positioned shoulder-width apart.
-Squat down and kick your legs back into a high plank.
-Lower to the ground with a push-up.
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-Rise back to a high plank, followed by returning to a squat position.
-Jump and raise your arms over your head.
It emphasizes muscles that are critical in creating a toned lower abdomen.
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-Begin by sitting on the floor with knees bent and feet flat.
-Slightly lean back while keeping your back straight.
-Twist your torso to the right, then left.
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-This can also be done while holding a medicine ball or dumbbell.
-Keep your arms and hands out in front.
Lower your body to a 90-degree angle.
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-Explode up off the floor while bringing your hands above your head.
This exercise specifically targets and strengthens those muscles to reduce lower belly fat.
-Lay flat on the floor on your back.
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-Put your arms by your side.
-Keep your legs together and slowly raise them to 45 degrees.
-Lower them back to the floor at a controlled speed.
Plank
For those who want to target deep core muscles, planks are the workout for you!
-Start by lying flat on your stomach.
-Raise yourself up by pressing your forearms under your face and your feet on your toes.
-Align your spine so it is straight.
-Hold the position for a desired amount of time.
