If you want to reduce belly fat quickly, it is not as complicated as it seems. In fact, if you have a little extra waist, getting rid of it is as simple as adding some cardio to your workout.
If your reaction to this information is: “ I hate running ,” don’t stress, because you don’t have to run to do cardio. You heard right: You don’t have to get on a treadmill or go outside to get a good cardiovascular workout, you simply have to incorporate bodyweight aerobic exercises into your daily routine. By performing just 10 minutes of cardio each day, you can reduce belly fat quickly.
If you’re on a mission to lose fat in your midsection, the National Institutes of Health says it’s safe to reduce your calorie intake to 1,200/1,500 calories each day for women and 1,500/1,800 calories each day for men. But it is also very important to do some cardiovascular exercise every day.
What defines cardiovascular activity? Cardiovascular activity is any movement that increases the heart rate, the blood pumping, and the work of large muscle groups .
Although we are big supporters of low-impact workouts, we like to include small cardio sessions as they improve heart health and sleep, lower blood pressure, burn fat, improve mood and strengthen the immune system. And the best? Cardio exercise is free and accessible anytime, anywhere, and is a great belly fat reducer.
Try this 10-minute cardio workout that will get you sweating and get a lean, sculpted physique just in time for summer. You won’t be disappointed. In fact, you will be very happy with the results and, above all, with your waist.
1. Mountain climbers
For this exercise, you have to get into a high plank position.
Continue bringing your left knee towards your chest, then bring it back to the starting position and then do the same but with your right knee towards your chest, reproducing the look of a climbing movement.
Count up to 30 movements between both legs.
2. Jump lunge
Assume a split stance with your right foot forward and your left foot back. Lower yourself into a lunge and immediately push down to the floor to jump up while changing your foot position.
Complete 16 repetitions total, alternating legs on each jump. Rest and repeat until you complete three sets.
3. Jumping jacks
Stand with your feet together and your hands at your sides.
In one movement, jump your feet to the side and raise your arms above your head.
Immediately reverse that movement by jumping back to the starting position.
Do 30 repetitions.
4. Plank with jump (jack)
Get into a plank position. With your body completely straight, stretched and contracted, and supporting yourself on the floor with your forearms.
Start doing small jumps, opening and closing your legs and keeping your belly contracted.
Perform 10 repetitions for 3 sets.
5. Burpees
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
Lower yourself into a squatting position with your hands on the floor in front of you.
Push your legs back into a push-up position and lower your chest to the floor.
Return to position two, pushing both feet forward to return to the squat position.
Jump and raise both hands above your head.
Do 10 repetitions.
Repeat this circuit again and finish with a 30-second plank to get that six pack you so desire.
