Belly fat is more than a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight, it's also seriously harmful.
Belly fat is so easy to gain and incredibly hard to lose. In fact, even those who exercise regularly still have a hard time getting rid of it.
Melting belly fat takes patience and it will not work with just one kind of exercise. With that said, you can follow these five-minute exercises to help eliminate your belly fat in no time.
1. Flutter kicks
How to perform:
Start by lying on a mat. Keep your legs together, then extend them forward in front of you.
Tighten the abs, lift your feet off the ground, and begin moving your legs up and down.
Repeat 15 times, pause, repeat 15 times again.
Benefits of flutter kicks:
burn calories
get a great cardio workout
improve your endurance
shed belly fat
strengthen your core
Time needed: 5 minutes
2. Reverse crunches
How to perform:
Start by lying flat on your back and putting your leg up at a 90-degree angle.
Place your hands flat on the ground.
Pull your legs and hips up toward the ceiling while bringing your knees toward your chest.
Repeat 15 times, pause, do 15 more.
Benefits of reverse crunches:
activate the major abdominal muscles
improve your posture
tone your lower ab muscles
Time needed: 5 minutes
3. Lunges with front kicks
How to perform:
Begin with your feet together.
Step back with one foot to complete a lunge.
Step back to the starting position, swing your leg through, and complete a kick.
Return to starting position.
Repeat 15 times, pause, and go for 15 more.
Benefits of lunges with front kicks:
get a great cardio boost
improve your core stability
increase your flexibility
tone your glute muscles
Time needed: 5-7 minutes
4. Mountain climbers
How to perform:
Start in high plank position.
Place your hands under your shoulders and extend your legs behind you.
Tuck your tailbone in as you engage your core muscles.
Your body should be in a straight line.
Bend one knee and draw it to your chest, then straighten it behind you, and switch sides.
Repeat 15 times, pause, repeat again.
Benefits of mountain climbers:
get a full-body workout
improve your mobility
get a calorie burn
engage your upper arms muscles
Time needed: 5 minutes
5. Bicycles
How to perform:
Start by lying on the mat and keep your hands either by your sides or behind the head
Lift both legs off the ground and bend them at the knees
Bring your right knee close to your chest, keeping your left leg away
Then take your right leg away and bring your left leg close to your chest
Keep doing it as if you are paddling a bicycle
Repeat 15 times on each side, pause, then repeat again
Benefits of bicycles:
firm the hip muscles
activate the upper abdominal muscles
tone your thighs
Time needed: 5 minutes
6. Bench hops
How to perform:
Place your hands on a bench or chair.
Bring your feet together on the right side of the bench or chair.
Keep your back straight.
Bend your knees and jump over the bench to the left side, then quickly jump back to the right side.
Move quickly and smoothly.
Do not pause between hops.
Perform 20 bench hops, pause, repeat again.
Benefits of bench hops:
tone your legs
strengthen your lower body muscles
burn calories
Time needed: 5-7 minutes
7. Crab toe touches
How to perform:
Sit on the mat with your feet in front of you, knees bent.
Sit on the mat with your feet in front of you, knees bent.
Place your hands behind you and left your hips off the mat.
Bring your right hand up while simultaneously lifting your left leg up and touch your left foot with your right hand.
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