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Lose Belly Fat - 5 Simple Tips…
The first time I noticed I needed to lose belly fat, I was putting on my jeans. They were a little tighter than I like. It wasn’t bad, but it was enough for me to know it was time to do something. I’ve dealt with the issue here and there a couple of times since then, but have learned what works. The first step is to eat a little less. The next is to start exercising. But, I realized that adding a little more movement in my day helped the results come faster. So, I thought I’d share five simple things you can add to your day, not even breaking a sweat, that can help you meet your goal quicker.
First though, you must realize that ab training in itself does not help you lose belly fat. Sit-ups, crunches, or even better ab drills will help tone your ab muscles, but you’ll have to lose that layer of fat if you want to see them. To lose belly fat, you’ll need to concentrate on losing fat in general. There’s no such thing as spot reduction. Do your ab exercises, but focus on burning more calories in order to reach your goal. Now let’s get to the tips.
Don’t Try to Park Close
Whether you’re driving, or riding a train or bus, set yourself up to walk farther. Raise your hand if you’ve ever driven around the gym parking lot looking for a close spot, then gone inside and started walking on the treadmill. Surely none of us! Park farther away when you go places. The extra walking (both ways) on a daily basis will burn extra calories, and can get your heart going if you get moving quickly.
Hit the Stairs
Instead of riding in the elevator, take take the stairs. If you’re on a high floor and can’t manage 30 flights of stairs, don’t fret. Take the elevator up to the 25th floor, then walk those last five flights on the stairs. It’s great for burning calories, works the entire lower half of your body, and can really get your heart going if you want.
Use the Stairs During the Day
This expands on the previous tip, but is really effective. During the day, take a few trips up and down the stairs. In my office, the restroom is next to the stairwell. When nature calls, I’ll sometimes go down a few floors on the stairs and back up. Or, you can ride the elevator down a few, then take the stairs back up. This only takes a couple of minutes, but really adds some activity to your day - especially if you spend a lot of time sitting behind a desk. What if you did this a few times during the day?
Pushups Throughout the Day
Pushups work the arms and chest well. Consider doing this during the day a few times, like taking the stairs. If you can’t do regular pushups, or if it’s not appropriate to do them in your workplace, do some at your desk. Just put your feet back far enough for a good angle, place your hands on the desk, table, etc., and do some pushups. You should have your hands about even with, but slightly outside of your armpits. Concentrate on keeping muscle tension in your arms and chest, and flexing your abs and glutes will help keep your back straight and tight. Try to get eight or ten repetitions, then stop. See if you can do this a few times over the day.
Bodyweight Squats
Simply squat down and back up. You may want to put your arms out front for balance. You can also search online for Hindu Squats, another style with a different technique. Try them throughout the day, like the pushups. Just step away for an easy set of 10-15 bodyweight squats, then go back to work. Do this a few times.
See, it’s pretty easy to add some extra physical activity to your day without using much of your time or even breaking a sweat. These tips are intended to be used along with a regular exercise plan. You should try to keep a normal exercise routine of 15-30 minutes, three to five times a week. Add a healthy diet plan to your physical efforts and you’ll reach your goal to lose belly fat.
If you’re on a program to lose fat, you may want to look into Fat Testers and Heart Rate Monitors.
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