WEIGHT LOSS: 6 EXERCISES TO BURN BELLY FAT IN 5 MINUTES

| October 20, 2023 | Bodybuilding and Fitness Nutrition | No Comments

Losing belly fat is a common fitness goal for many people. While spot reduction is not possible, incorporating targeted exercises into your routine can help you burn calories, strengthen your core, and ultimately shed unwanted belly fat.

In this article, we will explore six quick and effective exercises that can be done in just five minutes. So, get ready to ignite your metabolism and start your journey towards a slimmer waistline!

Mountain climbers

  • For this exercise, you have to get into a high plank position.
  • Continue bringing the left knee towards the chest, then you have to bring it to the starting position and then do the same but with the right knee towards the chest, reproducing the appearance of a climbing movement.
  • Count up to 30 movements between both legs.

Elevation of both legs

  • Start by lying on the floor with your legs elevated and your hands behind your head and breathe deeply. This is the initial position.
  • Slowly lower your legs as much as you can without touching the ground.
  • Next, raise your legs to the starting position.
  • Repeat 10 times.

High plank

  • Lie on the floor, face down.
  • Elevate yourself, supporting yourself on the ground with the tips of your feet and your hands.
  • Contract your abdominal muscles and glutes (the muscles that make up your buttocks) and hold the position for as long as you can. Gradually prolongs position holding time.
  • Rest approximately one minute between repetitions.
  • Try to resist as long as possible.

Inverted plank

  • Start sitting with your legs extended, your back slightly bent and your arms stretched out, with your palms on the floor and your fingertips facing your butt.
  • Inhale and, using your core, lift yourself off the ground so that your body forms a straight line from head to toe. Let your head fall back so that your neck is in line with your spine. Hold this position.
  • Start with increments of 10 to 15 seconds and maintain as long as you are able to maintain proper form.

Plank

  • Lie on the floor, face down.
  • Place your arms so that your shoulders are directly over your elbows, with your wrists aligned with your elbows in a straight line (see image above).
  • Contract your abdominal muscles and glutes (the muscles that make up your buttocks) and hold the position for as long as you can. Gradually prolongs position holding time.
  • Rest approximately one minute between repetitions.
  • Try to resist as long as possible.

High plank touching shoulders

  • Lie on the floor, face down.
  • Elevate yourself, supporting yourself on the ground with the tips of your feet and your hands.
  • Raise your left hand and touch your right shoulder. As you do this, balance your body on your right hand and feet.
  • Return to the starting position.
  • Raise your right hand and touch your left shoulder. As you do this, balance your body on your left hand and feet. This is a repetition
  • Repeat this 10-15 times.