If losing fat fast is one of your top fitness priorities, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the best moves you can do in the gym or at home for torch calories and reach your training goals in no time. matt laurie, MS, BS, ACSM-Cpt, Precision Nutrition Lvl. 1 tells us the scoop on the top three abdominal exercises reduce belly fat fast, and we’re listening carefully. Laurie is a personal trainer at suitableThe nation’s largest personal training service that makes fitness under the expert guidance of an in-person (or virtual) certified fitness professional convenient and accessible to everyone.
If you’re curious about these exercises to lose belly fat fast, check them out below and follow Laurie’s instructions on how to perform them correctly. And then be sure to read The 6 Best Exercises for Strong, Toned Arms in 2022, Says a Trainer.
Laurie explains that modified V crunches are an accessible exercise for many fitness enthusiasts. To do this, Laurie says you’ll start on your back. Your hands should be on the ground and your feet should also be on the ground or in the air a few inches off the ground (which is the more challenging of the two). “Then lift your upper half off the floor (with your arms assisting in the momentum). Simultaneously bring [both] knees up and towards the chest. Keeping your core tight and your abs tight, briefly hold the final position and return to the ground with control. Your abs will start to burn after a few reps!”
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In a world where many fitness fanatics strive for effective yet safe washboard crunches and core isolation exercises, Laurie says there’s nothing better than using a stability ball. He continues: “Performing a focused abdominal crunch on a stability ball gives your lower back a soft surface to press on as you crunch, forcing your core to stabilize so you don’t fall off the ball. Keep your shoulders back, the ball stable under you, and your core engaged, [and] lift your shoulders toward the ceiling a few inches (or up to 45 degrees relative to your legs), then lower back to the starting position. This exercise is a clever and hard core move!”
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By performing active planks consistently, you’ll reap many bodily benefits, including a strong core, a tight stomach, and lower back pain relief. If you’re wondering what the difference is between the classic forearm plank and an active plank, Laurie says it’s “a firm glute squeeze.” She goes on to explain, “Squeezing your glutes while keeping your body stable in a plank rotates your pelvis and engages your lower abs instantly. Start with 30-second sets and work your way up!”
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