Most of my clients who hire me do so because they need help losing fat, particularly around their stomachs. Many people struggle with this area, as belly fat it is the most frustrating and stubborn body part to trim. If losing belly fat is on your fitness agenda, then you need to do all the right things. This means eating in a calorie deficit, eating solid foods cardioand strength training several times a week. You can get rid of a flabby stomach for good with this quick workout routine, so listen up.
I recommend that weightlifting be a priority, so much so that it be the primary focus of your exercise regimen. My reasoning is simple. If it does, burn more calorieshelp build lean muscleand raise your metabolism. When it comes to exercise selection, you need to consistently choose challenging moves that engage your entire body and core. Doing so will allow you to recruit more muscle fibers and burn more calories than traditional cardio exercises and single-joint movements like curls and sit-ups.
Many people think they need to train for at least an hour to get solid results, but you can achieve a great workout in 30 minutes or less. Whether you’re short on time or just want to get in a quick workout to boost your metabolism and burn fat, this routine is perfect. Set a timer for 10-15 minutes and do as many sets of the following exercises in a row as you can.
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Begin this exercise by holding a pair of dumbbells up to your shoulders. Keeping your chest up and core tight, squat down until your hips are parallel to the ground. Once you’ve gotten to that parallel position, drive through your heels and use the momentum of the squat to push the dumbbells back up. Flex your triceps at the top, then lower the weight under control back to your shoulders before performing another rep. Do 10 repetitions.
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Start by getting into a wide squat position with a pair of dumbbells up to your shoulders. Keeping your chest up and core engaged, move your body to the side as you straighten your back leg. Get a good inner thigh stretch at the bottom, then drive through the heel and move your body to the other side, back and forth. Keep tension in your core and legs throughout the movement. Perform 8 to 10 repetitions on each leg.
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Get into a push-up position with your shoulders in line with your wrists and your hips high. Keeping your core tight, take one hand and reach across to the opposite shoulder. Touch your shoulder, then return it to the starting position and reach with the other. As you perform this movement, keep your glutes tight and your back as straight as possible. Do 8 to 10 reps on each arm.
Prepare for this exercise by lying on your back on the floor with your knees bent. Grab a dumbbell or a pair of dumbbells and hold them high in the sky above you. Then, get up into a glute bridge position with your hips up. Keeping your core engaged and glutes engaged, pull the dumbbell behind your head. Get a good side stretch in the lower half while keeping tension in your abs, then pull the dumbbell back to the starting position before performing another rep. Perform a total of 10 repetitions.
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Tim Liu, CSCS
Tim Liu, CSCS, is an online fitness and nutrition coach based in Los Angeles. read more
