The following exercises offer a comprehensive approach to targeting belly fat.

Combining cardiovascular workouts and strength training exercises can maximize your fat-burning potential and build lean muscle mass.

If you want to burn belly fat and build overall strength, consider kettlebell swings your go-to.

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To set up, hinge at your hips to position the kettlebell below hip height.

Aim for 30 seconds of work with 30 seconds of rest for five rounds.

“The rowing machine is one of the best low-impact cardio machines to challenge your entire body.”

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To get started, push with your legs first, then lean back slightly.

Finish the movement by pulling the handle toward your body with a strong rowing motion.

Next, straighten your arms, lean forward, and bend your knees to return to the starting position.

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Again, aim to keep your stroke rate low and your power production high for the best results.

Incline Sprints

Sprinting (especially on an incline) effectively targets belly fat and boosts your metabolism.

In addition, incline running challenges your cardiovascular system while engaging your core and lower-body muscles.

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Start with shorter sprints, and gradually increase the duration and intensity as your fitness level improves.

Also, warm up properly and maintain proper form throughout the exercise to avoid injury.

“Sprinting is most effective for burning calories per minute.

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Adding the incline increases the challenge while decreasing the impact on the joints,” explains Nobbe.

Challenge yourself by using shorter work intervals due to the high-intensity nature of the sprint.

For example, do 10 seconds on with a 50-second rest as a starting point.

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Look to increase the number of rounds performed before increasing sprinting time.

That’s because the combination of arm and leg movements creates a powerfulcardiovascular challengewhile engaging your core muscles.

“It creates an even more challenging workout, making it even better for burning fat.”

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This exercise helps build strength, power, and agility while torching calories and targeting belly fat.

Start with a lower box height, and gradually increase it as your strength and confidence improve.

Load into your hips, then aggressively extend them while pushing off both feet.

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attempt to land soft and tall, then step down safely.

Aim for five rounds of 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off.

Stand one or two steps back from a wall.

Squat while holding a medicine ball in a goblet hold position with your elbows tucked in.