Fed up with that unwanted belly fat hanging over your jeans? We understand that the struggle can be real, which is why we bond with Laura Endresa personal trainer in suitableabout the most effective exercise that will help you get rid of the protruding belly. (For those of you who didn’t know, Fyt is the nation’s largest personal training service that makes fitness under the expert guidance of a certified physical or virtual fitness professional convenient and accessible to everyone.) Endres tells us that in order to firm your bellyyou need sculpt muscle and burn fat. Once your body fat decreases, you will “reveal those beautiful toned muscles” you worked so hard for!
First, you will perform your warm-up routine. Then set your timer for 10 minutes. Endres instructs you to cycle through the following four exercises as many times as possible within that 10-minute time frame. Rest when necessary. Every time you do this workout, you can complete even more rounds!
Read on to find out more about this productive workout Endres put together to get rid of that bulging belly. And then don’t miss out The 6 Best Exercises for Strong, Toned Arms in 2022, Says a Trainer.
This exercise will get your heart rate up and help you burn off unwanted fat, working your obliques for a “chiseled look.” Endres guides you through the movement, saying, “Interlace your fingers behind your head and lower into a deep squat. As you push up out of the squat, lift your right knee, twist to the right, and bring your left elbow and knee together. Repeat, alternating sides.” Aim for 20 reps.
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Activate your cardio mode and burn fat with Criss-Cross Mountain Climbers. According to Endres, “The way you move your knees to the opposite arms burns your abs!” She continues: “Get into a plank position on your hands and toes. Brace your upper body and ‘slide’ your knees toward your chest, but bring each knee toward the opposite leg, across your body.” Aim for 20 reps.
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This “Pilates-style sit-up” will lengthen and strengthen your front abdominal muscles. To do this, you’ll lie flat on your back on the floor, making sure your arms are extended above your head. Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, lift your head and shoulders off the floor, reaching your arms to your feet (easier) or to the ceiling (more difficult). Endres goes on to explain: “At the top, sit up tall, reaching your arms toward the ceiling, and then reverse the movement. Again, as you exhale, round your back and roll down slowly while keeping your arms extended toward the ceiling (more strong) or your feet (easier) until you’re in the starting reclined position. Aim for 10 repetitions.
This move is actually a lot harder than it sounds, and trust us when we say your abdominal muscles will be in for a serious challenge. To get started, Endres instructs: “Sit up straight and hold a medicine ball in both hands. Lean back, keeping your spine long, chest up, and chin tucked in, then twist to the right and left, exhaling as you twist. Don’t let your back flip. The more you lean back, the harder it will be. Aim for 10 reps (right and left count as 1 rep).
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