Fastest Ways to Burn Belly Fat

When people try to lose weight, one of the most complained about issues is the fat that surrounds the belly. Compared to other parts of our bodies, belly fat tends to be stubborn and can be difficult to lose, especially as you get older. There is no magical, miracle solution for losing belly fat. But by working hard and combining a change in your eating habits along with an intensive cardiovascular and core-strengthening exercise program, you can maximize the burn on your belly fat and lose the excess fat quickly and effectively.

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  Cardiovascular exercise is the most effective way to burn calories and get rid of belly fat. Cardio exercise is any kind of activity that gets your heart and lungs pumping and working hard over a period of time. Popular cardio activities include aerobics, running and biking. Try to fit in 30 to 45 minutes of cardio per day, six days a week. Exercise for at least 30 minutes in order for your body to start burning your belly fat. To achieve optimal performance, take one day off each week so that your body can rest and recover.

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  Do exercises to strengthen your core and abdominal muscles. Your core area is composed of the abdominal, lower back and chest muscles that wrap around your body. Muscles help to boost your metabolism and make it easier to get rid of fat. By building the muscle strength of your core, your body will naturally start to burn more belly fat. Examples of core exercises include yoga or Pilates classes. You can also do sit-ups, crunches and push-ups to strengthen your abdominal and chest muscles. See resources for an example of different types of crunches you can do. Work on your core muscles three times a week to achieve maximum burn.

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  Change your diet. It is important to adjust your eating habits in conjunction with your workout regimen. Eat more protein such as lean poultry or fish as well as green leafy vegetables such as spinach or romaine lettuce. The extra protein will help to build and strengthen your muscles faster. Cut carbohydrates such as rice, bread, pasta or flour. Carbohydrates tend to contain excess empty calories that add to your body fat without providing any substantial health or nutritional benefits. Cutting out carbs in conjunction with your exercise plan will help you to burn your belly fat faster.

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  Manage your stress levels and get enough sleep every night. Studies have shown that when your stress level rises, your body releases high levels of the hormone cortisol, which directly results in increased appetite and fat production in the belly area. Not getting enough sleep also slows down the production of insulin in your body, which means that your body will be less able to burn off calories. Avoiding alcohol right before you sleep and creating new habits such as taking walks, drinking fewer caffeinated products and consistently monitoring your stress level will help to keep your body in balance and burn your belly fat quickly.