Did you know that keeping your midsection in shape can actuallylengthen your lifespan?

Excess belly fat is associated with manyhealth risks, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

But for some individuals,fat in the upper bellymay be the very last to go.

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If you don’t know the right fitness tricks to add to your regimen, we have you covered.

When you’re consistent with this routine, the fat will melt away.

Below are a few exercise secrets that have helped my clients throughout their fat loss journey.

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Check them out, and get ready to lose that top layer of belly fat.

This forces your body to work harder, which can increase your calorie burn and muscle fiber recruitment.

Add single-arm presses, rows, and lunge variations to your workouts, and watch that fat melt away.

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You’ll be active the entire time and will end up torching more fat in the process.

Pick a few in your exercise toolbox, and reap the benefits!

Here’s a sample finisher you might do.

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Firmly plant your heel down, then lower yourself until your back knee touches the ground.

Push through with your front leg to come back up, then repeat with the other side.

Jump Squats (x10 reps)

Begin your Jump Squats by placing your legs about hip-width distance apart.

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Keep your core tight, and throw your arms and hips back at the same time.

Swing your arms forward, and jump up as high as you’re able to.

Land softly into a half squat before jumping again.