How to Tone Belly Fat

Toning belly fat is not a Herculean task. For those who want to trade their beer bellies for a six pack, it can be as straight-forward as getting active, adjusting existing workouts and eating certain types of foods. Cardiovascular exercises such as walking or jogging can help burn fat throughout the body, while more targeted exercises such as sit-ups and Pilates can help tone the mid-section. Add in certain dietary changes, and you are that much closer to the abs of your dreams.

Instructions

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  Increased cardiovascular exercises can help tone belly fat.

  Increase cardiovascular exercises. Exercise increases your heart rate and helps burn fat throughout the entire body, including the mid-section. Go for a brisk walk, run around the block or use a treadmill for at least 30 minutes three days a week.

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  Don't rely on cardiovascular exercises alone to lose abdominal weight. Tighten the stomach muscles with abdominal exercises such as sit-ups and side crunches. Prevention.com recommends sets of 10 to 12 for each workout.

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  Consider Pilates. Its exercises work the core muscles, such as the abdomen, and include maneuvers such as leg lifts, leg circles, bicycle movements and roll-ups.

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  Eat more eggs to burn fat. The body needs vitamin B12 to metabolize fat, and eggs are a good source.

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  Drink green tea. It contains the compound catechin, which naturally increases energy levels. An increase in energy can boost the body's metabolic rate (speed at which a person burns calories and fat).

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  Reduce calories and sugar intake. Unhealthy eating and overeating triggers weight gain. Drink water before meals to alleviate overeating. Limit the intake of sugary beverages and sweets.