D — By Franziska Spritzler — Updated on February 8, 2023
Too much belly fat can increase your risk of certain chronic conditions. Drinking less alcohol, eating more protein, và lifting weights are just a few steps you can take to chiến bại belly fat.
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Having excess belly fat can negatively affect health and may contribute to lớn several chronic conditions.
One specific type of belly fat — visceral fat — is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, và other conditions (1).
Many health organizations use body mass index (BMI) to lớn classify weight and predict the risk of metabolic disease.
However, BMI is only calculated using height & weight và doesn’t take toàn thân composition or visceral fat into trương mục (2).
Though losing fat from this area can be difficult, there are several things you can vị if you’re looking khổng lồ reduce excess abdominal fat.
Kristin Currin-Sheehan
LIVING WITH LIMITED MOBILITY
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I gained belly fat due lớn having limited neck và shoulder mobility from first-rib dysfunction (more formerly thoracic outlet syndrome). It’s hard to maintain the vi xử lý core if you can't vì chưng sit ups or leg lifts. But because we all have lớn stay active, for my limited mobility in my neck và upper back, tactics for losing belly weight include indoor cycling using the Peloton digital app, long walks — upward of 1 hour and 2.8 miles at a moderate pace — & weighted hula or “fit hoops” for chip core strengthening & cardio in small spaces.
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Here are 18 effective tips to đại bại belly fat, backed by scientific studies.
A cảnh báo on sex và gender
We use “women” & “men” in this article to reflect the terms that have been historically used khổng lồ gender people. Your gender identity may not align with how your body toàn thân responds khổng lồ weight loss. Your doctor can better help you understand your circumstances & weight management goals.
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1. Eat plenty of soluble fiber
Soluble fiber absorbs water & forms a gel that helps slow down food as it passes through your digestive system.
Studies show that this fiber may promote weight loss by helping you feel full, so you naturally eat less (3, 4).
What’s more, soluble fiber may help reduce belly fat.
An older observational study involving over 1,100 adults found that for every 10-gram (g) increase in soluble fiber intake, belly fat gain decreased by 3.7% over 5 years (5).
Excellent sources of soluble fiber include (6):
fruits legumesbarleySUMMARYSoluble fiber may help you to thảm bại weight by increasing fullness và reducing calorie absorption. Try to lớn include plenty of high fiber foods in your diet.
2. Avoid foods that contain trans fats
Trans fats are created by pumping hydrogen into unsaturated fats, such as soybean oil.
Previously, they were found in some margarines & spreads & also often added lớn packaged foods, but most food producers have stopped using them.
These fats have been linked to inflammation, heart disease, insulin resistance, và abdominal fat gain in observational and animal studies (7, 8, 9).
A 6-year study found that monkeys who ate a high trans fat diet gained 33% more abdominal fat than those eating a diet high in monounsaturated fat (10).
To help reduce belly fat, read ingredient labels carefully & stay away from products that contain trans fats. These are often listed as partially hydrogenated fats.
SUMMARYSome studies have linked a high intake of trans fat lớn increased belly fat gain. Regardless of whether you’re trying to đại bại weight, limiting your intake of trans fat is a good idea.
3. Moderate your alcohol intake
Alcohol can have health benefits in small amounts, but it can be harmful if you drink too much.
Research suggests that too much alcohol can contribute lớn belly fat.
Observational studies link heavy alcohol consumption khổng lồ a significantly increased risk of developing excess fat storage around the waist (11, 12).
Cutting back on alcohol may help reduce your waist size. You don’t need khổng lồ give it up completely, but limiting the amount you drink in a single day can help.
One study on alcohol use involved more than 2,000 people. Results showed those who drank alcohol daily but averaged less than one drink per day had less belly fat than those who drank less frequently but consumed more alcohol on the days they drank (12).
According lớn the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans, it’s recommended khổng lồ limit alcohol intake to two drinks or fewer per day for men & one drink or fewer per day for women (13).
SUMMARYExcess alcohol intake has been associated with increased belly fat. If you’re trying to thua thảm weight, consider drinking alcohol in moderation or abstaining completely.
Protein is an extremely important nutrient for weight management.
High protein intake increases the release of the fullness hormone peptide YY, which decreases appetite and promotes fullness.
Protein also raises your metabolic rate và helps you to lớn retain muscle mass during weight loss (13, 14, 15).
Many observational studies show that people who eat more protein tend to have less abdominal fat than those who eat a lower protein diet (16, 17, 18).
Be sure to lớn include a good protein source at every meal, such as:
meateggs dairy beansSUMMARYHigh protein foods, such as fish, lean meat, & beans, may be beneficial if you’re trying to decrease belly fat.
Stress can make you gain belly fat by triggering the adrenal glands khổng lồ produce cortisol, also known as the stress hormone.
Research shows that high cortisol levels increase appetite and drive abdominal fat storage (19, 20).
What’s more, women who already have a large waist tend khổng lồ produce more cortisol in response khổng lồ stress. Increased cortisol further adds to fat gain around the middle (21).
To help reduce belly fat, engage in activities that relieve stress. Practicing yoga or meditation can be effective.
SUMMARYStress may promote fat gain around your waist. Minimizing bao tay should be one of your priorities if you’re trying to đại bại weight.
Sugar may contain fructose, which is linked to several chronic diseases when consumed in excess.
These include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, và fatty liver disease (22, 23, 24).
Observational studies show a relationship between high sugar intake & increased abdominal fat (25, 26).
It’s important khổng lồ realize that more than refined sugar can lead to lớn belly fat gain. Even natural sugars, such as real honey, should be used in moderation.
SUMMARYExcess sugar intake is a major cause of weight gain in many people. Limit your intake of candy và processed foods high in added sugar.
Aerobic exercise (cardio) is an effective way to lớn improve your health and burn calories.
Studies also show that it can be an effective khung of exercise for reducing belly fat. However, results are mixed as to whether moderate or high intensity exercise is more beneficial (27, 28, 29).
In any case, the frequency and duration of your exercise program can also be very important.
One study found that postmenopausal women lost more fat from all areas when they did aerobic exercise for 300 minutes per week, compared with those who exercised 150 minutes per week (30).
However, researchers also noted that changes in visceral belly fat were not significantly different between either group (30).
SUMMARYAerobic exercise is an effective weight loss method. Studies suggest it’s particularly effective at reducing belly fat and overall toàn thân fat.
Reducing your carb intake can be very beneficial for losing fat, including abdominal fat.
In fact, low carb diets may cause belly fat loss in people with overweight, those at risk for type 2 diabetes, và people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (31, 32, 33).
You don’t have to lớn follow a strict low carb diet. Some research suggests that replacing refined carbs with unprocessed starchy carbs may improve metabolic health và reduce belly fat (34, 35).
In the Framingham Heart Study, people with the highest consumption of whole grains were 17% less likely to have excess abdominal fat than those who consumed diets high in refined grains (36).
SUMMARYA high intake of refined carbs is associated with excessive belly fat. Consider reducing your carb intake or replacing refined carbs in your diet with healthy carb sources, such as whole grains, legumes, or vegetables.
Resistance training, also known as weightlifting or strength training, is important for preserving & gaining muscle mass.
Based on studies involving people with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, & fatty liver disease, resistance training may also be beneficial for belly fat loss (37, 38).
In fact, one study involving teenagers with overweight showed that a combination of strength training và aerobic exercise led khổng lồ the greatest decrease in visceral fat (39).
If you decide khổng lồ start lifting weights, it’s a good idea to lớn talk with a doctor first and get advice from a certified personal trainer.
SUMMARYStrength training can be an important weight loss strategy và may help reduce belly fat. Studies suggest it’s even more effective in combination with aerobic exercise.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are high in added sugars like fructose, which can contribute to belly fat.
One study of people with type 2 diabetes found that consuming at least one serving of sugar-sweetened beverages per week was associated with increased belly fat compared khổng lồ consuming less than one serving per week (40).
Additionally, because your brain doesn’t process liquid calories the same way it does solid ones, you’re likely to over up consuming too many calories later on & storing them as fat (41, 42).
To lose belly fat, it’s best to lớn limit your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages such as:
soda punch sweet tea alcohol mixers containing sugarSUMMARYLimiting liquid forms of sugar, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, is very important if you’re trying to thua trận belly fat.
Sleep is important for many aspects of your health, including weight. Studies show that not getting enough sleep may be linked to a higher risk of obesity and increased belly fat for some groups (43, 44, 45, 46).
A 16-year study involving more than 68,000 women found that those who slept fewer than 5 hours per night were significantly more likely lớn gain weight than those who slept 7 hours or more per night (47).
The condition known as sleep apnea, where breathing stops intermittently during the night, has also been linked lớn excess visceral fat (48).
In addition lớn sleeping at least 7 hours per night, make sure you’re getting sufficient chất lượng sleep.
If you suspect you have sleep apnea or another sleep disorder, consider speaking to lớn a doctor about treatment options.
SUMMARYSleep deprivation is linked to lớn an increased risk of weight gain. Getting enough high quality sleep is important if you’re trying to thua thảm weight.
Many things can help you thất bại weight & belly fat, but consuming fewer calories than your body needs for weight maintenance is key (49).
Keeping a food diary or using an online food tracker or tiện ích can help monitor your calorie intake. This strategy has been shown khổng lồ be beneficial for weight loss (50, 51).
In addition, food tracking tools help you to see your intake of protein, carbs, fiber, và micronutrients. Many also allow you to record your exercise & physical activity.
You can find several free apps or websites khổng lồ track nutrient & calorie intake on this page.
SUMMARYIf you’re looking to thất bại weight, it may help to lớn keep track of what you’re eating. Keeping a food diary or using an online food tracker are two of the most popular ways to vày this.
Fatty fish can be a nutritious addition to a balanced diet.
They’re rich in high unique protein and omega-3 fats, which may offer protection against chronic disease (52, 53).
Some evidence suggests that these omega-3 fats may also help reduce visceral fat.
Studies in adults and children with fatty liver disease have shown that omega-3 supplements may significantly reduce liver & abdominal fat (54, 55, 56).
Aim to lớn get 2–3 servings of fatty fish per week. Good choices include:
salmon herring mackerel anchoviesFor vegans, vegetarians, và those who don’t regularly consume fish, plant-based omega-3 supplements derived from sources like algae are also available (57).
SUMMARYEating fatty fish or taking omega-3 supplements sourced from fish oil or algae may improve your overall health. Some evidence also suggests it may reduce belly fat in people with fatty liver disease.
Although fruit juice provides vitamins & minerals, it’s often just as high in sugar as soda và other sweetened beverages.
For example, an 8-ounce (248-milliliter) serving of unsweetened táo apple juice contains 24 g of sugar, over half of which is fructose (58).
Research suggests that consuming high amounts of fruit juice could contribute to lớn weight gain due lớn the excessive amount of calories that it provides rather than the fructose that it contains (59).
Still, to lớn help reduce excess belly fat, moderate your intake and enjoy other beverages with lower sugar content, such as water, unsweetened iced tea, or sparkling water with a wedge of lemon or lime.
SUMMARYFruit juice often contains as much sugar as soda and may contribute lớn weight gain if consumed in high amounts. It’s best to moderate your intake và enjoy other beverages, such as water or unsweetened iced tea.
Probiotics are bacteria found in some foods & supplements. They may have health benefits, including helping improve gut health and enhancing immune function (60).
Researchers have found that different types of bacteria play a role in weight regulation & that having the right balance can help with weight loss, including loss of belly fat.
Those shown to reduce belly fat include members of the Lactobacillus family, such as Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus amylovorus, and Lactobacillus gasseri (61, 62, 63, 64).
However, while probiotics may be beneficial for weight loss, more research is needed. As some probiotics aren’t regulated by the Food và Drug Administration, it’s important to lớn talk with a doctor before adding probiotics or other supplements khổng lồ your routine.
SUMMARYTaking probiotic supplements may help promote a healthy digestive system. Studies also suggest that beneficial gut bacteria may help promote weight loss.
Intermittent fasting has recently become very popular as a weight loss method.
It’s an eating pattern that cycles between periods of eating và periods of fasting (65).
One popular method involves 24-hour fasts once or twice per week. Another consists of fasting every day for 16 hours và eating all your food within an 8-hour period.
One study found that combining intermittent fasting with protein pacing — which involves consuming nutrient-dense meals spaced evenly throughout the day — led to lớn greater reductions in toàn thân weight, total fat, và visceral fat compared khổng lồ calorie restriction (66).
Keep in mind that there’s some older evidence suggesting intermittent fasting may negatively affect blood sugar control in women but not men (67).
Although certain modified intermittent fasting methods appear khổng lồ be better options, stop fasting immediately if you experience any negative effects.
Additionally, talk with a doctor before trying intermittent fasting or making other changes lớn your diet.
SUMMARYIntermittent fasting is an eating pattern that alternates between periods of eating và fasting. Studies suggest that it may be one of the most effective ways to thảm bại weight and belly fat.
Green tea is an exceptionally healthy beverage.
It contains caffeine & the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which appear lớn boost metabolism (68, 69).
EGCG is a catechin, which several studies suggest may help you đại bại belly fat. The effect may be strengthened when green tea consumption is combined with exercise (70, 71, 72).
Interestingly, one review concluded that green tea could increase weight loss, especially when consumed in doses of less than 500 milligrams per day for 12 weeks (73).
Another review showed that regular consumption of green tea could be beneficial for reducing toàn thân weight và waist circumference (74).
However, more high chất lượng research is needed.
SUMMARYThough more research is needed, regularly drinking green tea has been linked lớn weight loss. However, it’s probably not as effective on its own & best combined with exercise.
Doing one of the items on this danh mục may not have a big effect on its own.
For best results, combining different methods may be more effective.
Interestingly, many of these methods are generally associated with balanced eating và an overall healthy lifestyle.
Therefore, changing your lifestyle for the long term is the key lớn losing your belly fat và keeping it off.
When you have healthy habits, stay active, and reduce your intake of ultra-processed foods, fat loss tends to lớn follow as a natural side effect (75).
SUMMARYLosing weight & keeping it off may be difficult unless you maintain consistent dietary habits and lifestyle measures.
To reduce belly fat you"ll have to reduce calories, and reduce the body toàn thân fat percentage of your whole body. These exercises can help.
There are few fitness accolades men seem khổng lồ value above a washboard stomach, perhaps because it"s living proof that you"ve put time in at the gym, watched your diet and have found time to lớn dish out a one-two punch to lớn belly fat.
Providing it"s done safely & correctly, a toned stomach is an outward sign that you exercise regularly and eat healthily. That said, there isn"t a one-size-fits-all approach lớn eradicating belly fat and, despite what questionable fitness advice you"ve heard, you can"t target — or "spot reduce" — areas of fat on your body. Much lượt thích emptying a swimming pool, you can"t simply grab a bucket và drain one corner, you"ve got to lớn empty the whole pool.
What"s more, exercise alone isn"t a suitable plan lớn rip up your midriff. Khổng lồ say goodbye lớn belly fat for good, you"ll have lớn focus on losing fat across your entire toàn thân and the best way to achieve that? A tactical combination of a calorie controlled diet and clever strength training.
But that"s not lớn say that your ultimate goal can"t be to đại bại belly fat. That"s as good a goal as any, and if that is your aim, science certainly has your back. A study published in the British Medical Journal found that your belly — your gut, your paunch or whatever you call it — may increase your risk of dying early. The 2.5 million-person study revealed that as waist kích cỡ increases so does all causes of mortality. Jarringly, the study found that for every four inches (10cm) of added waist size, the chances of early mortality increase by 11%.
"Belly fat is the fat that is stored around the organs in the abdomen và its excess is linked khổng lồ high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Therefore, having more belly fat can increase the risk of dying from these diseases," said study tác giả Tauseef Ahmad Khan, from the department of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto.
"People should be more concerned about their waist rather than focusing only on weight or BMI. Waist is a better indicator of belly fat và while one cannot target where one loses fat from, losing weight through diet & exercise will also reduce waist and therefore belly fat."
Khan is exactly right, losing weight và dropping your body fat percentage is the only way to ultimately get rid of your belly. But if you want to lớn know what belly-fat exercises to use lớn expedite your path to that over point, we can help you with that.
Despite what many people believe, targeting your abs và core ("spot-reducing") won’t reduce belly fat
Types of Belly Fat & the Dangers
Before we get khổng lồ the exercises, first of all it"s important to say that not all belly fat is created equal. According to Harvard Health, there are two kinds of fat in your stomach:
Subcutaneous fat
The soft layer of chub that sits directly under the skin - the wobbly bits - and is generally harmless.
Visceral fat
The stuff you can"t see, which forms around your organs and has been proven to increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
The bad news is that belly fat is metabolically active, và excels at pumping out various inflammatory substances that interfere with hormones that control appetite, mood and brain function. It can also impact your cortisol level, potentially sending your găng tay levels through the roof.
The good news is that it"s easy to lớn get rid off, providing you know what you are doing. & a lot of it comes down to the type of exercises. However, they probably aren"t the exercises you think. Let"s start with the ones you shouldn"t do, but everyone does (or has done).
Burning belly fat takes more than endless crunches & sit-ups. It’s about crafting a sustainable balance between your diet and your workouts
Exercises That WON"T Burn Belly Fat
Abdominal exercises. Simply put, bashing out endless reps of sit-ups won"t have any real impact on your belly fat, according lớn a study published in the Journal of Strength và Conditioning. Of course, these kind of exercises will help strengthen your abdominal muscles, even tone them, but they won"t shift the layer of fat above them.
There is a belief, among some, that you are able lớn target a specific toàn thân part for weight loss, a process known as "spot reduction". Unfortunately, the majority of studies cast doubt of the validity of this process.
So let"s make it clear: in order to reduce belly fat you"ll have lớn reduce the toàn thân fat percentage of your whole body. Simply put, in order to lớn coax your body into utilising its stored body fat as fuel, you must be burning more calories than you"re consuming.
Unfortunately, and we"re sorry to be the bearer of bad news, you have no real control over where you"ll thất bại the fat first. But that"s not to lớn say that the exercises below – a combination of full-body movements that demand a bucket load of effort & promoting a huge calorie burn – won"t almost immediately start to lớn bring your body fat down and, in time, shave flab from around your stomach, revealing your muscle groups. What"s more, when they vì finally make an appearance, they"ll look strong & chiselled.
Implement a selection of these twenty fat burning exercises khổng lồ hammer the dozens of muscles between your shoulders and hips & get better metabolism at the same time.
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The đôi mươi Best Exercises For Burning Belly Fat
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1. Burpee
If you want to đại bại your gut, you need lớn work as many muscles as possible. The burpee does just that. The explosive exercise – which entails going from a push-up position lớn a jump và back to lớn a push-up position – hits every muscle from head lớn toe.
In fact, a study from the American College of Sports Medicine found that 10 fast-paced reps are just as effective at revving your metabolism as a 30-second all-out sprint, so you can burn your belly fat faster than ever before.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your body toàn thân until your palms rest on the floor about shoulder-width apart.Kick your legs backward into a pushup position, perform a pushup, and then quickly reverse the movement và perform a jump when you stand. That"s 1 rep.
2. Mountain Climber
Think of the mountain climber as a moving plank. You perform a mini crunch when you explosively draw one knee into your chest.
What makes this move so difficult, however, is that your vi xử lý core has lớn work overtime lớn keep your body stable & straight every time you lift a foot off of the floor.
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Assume a push-up position with your hands below your shoulders và your toàn thân forming a straight line from your head to your heels. This is the starting position. Lifting your right foot off of the floor, drive your right knee towards your chest. Tap the floor with your right foot and then return lớn the starting position. Alternate legs with each repetition.
3. Kettlebell Swing
The kettlebell swing might be one of the best calorie-torching exercises of all time. In order to lớn propel the heavy ball of iron, you need to engage big fat-burning muscle groups like your glutes, hips, và quads.
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The explosive nature of this movement skyrockets your heart rate right away, but it also hammers your core.
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Then squeeze your glutes, thrust your hips forward forcefully, and swing the weight to lớn shoulder height. Reverse the move between your legs & repeat.4. Medicine Ball Slam
If you haven’t used a medicine ball since school, you’re missing out. “Your core is your centre of power, so performing explosive movements lượt thích the med-ball slam requires all the muscles between your neck và your hips lớn work together,” says expert coach Sean De Wispelaere.
And if you pick up the pace & propel the ball with more power and velocity, you’ll elevate your heart rate và burn some serious belly flab, he says.
You don’t even need lớn increase the weight. A 3-kilo medicine ball will work just fine if you go hard and push yourself.
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Hold the ball above your head with your feet shoulder-width apart. Slam the ball on the floor as hard as you can. Catch the rebound và repeat.5. Dumbell Overhead Lunge
Add a dumbbell overhead during a lunge, and you suddenly have a vi xử lý core chiseler.
“As the load shifts with every rep, all of the muscles in your torso need khổng lồ work together to keep the weight directly above you,” says Tony Gentilcore, strength coach at Cressey Performance.
The move engages your back and butt, too, because hunched shoulders và weak glutes also contribute to a bulging belly.
DO IT:
Grab a pair of medium- lớn light-weight dumbbells. Press the dumbbells overhead so your palms face each other. Be careful not lớn scrunch your shoulders up by your ears.Step forward into a lunge position, pause, & then bring your back leg forward to step your feet together. Alternate legs as you walk forward.6. Treadmill Sprints
If you"re looking to lớn drop weight around your midriff — or anywhere else, for that matter — few exercises are better than short, sharp cardio bouts. Forget about daily 5ks and turn lớn HIIT instead. A study published in the Journal of Strength Conditioning Research found that participants burned up lớn 30% more calories doing a fast-paced HIIT workout over a longer, lower-intensity session for the same amount of time. Lớn start, hit fifteen sets of trăng tròn seconds sprinting with 40 seconds rest, and gradually increase your work:rest ratio.
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Increase the incline on a treadmill and sprint at full speed for the designated time.7. Thrusters
Hit this multi-joint movement made of a squat and a squat and a shoulder press will ignite your glutes, quads, abs, shoulders & arm, while taxing your cardiovascular fitness. It"s the ultimate bang-for-your-buck exercise that hits almost every major muscle group.
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Hold two kettlebells (or dumbbells) by their handles but so the weight is resting on the back of your shoulder. Slightly bend your knees và squat down, keeping your legs in line with your shoulders.Drive through your legs & straighten them, extending your arms as you bởi vì so to raise the kettlebells above your head. Squat down & repeat.8. Skaters
Spur fat loss, improve agility, build strength, boost power, và skyrocket your fitness: the benefits of skaters stretch way beyond simply burning belly fat, but they"re excellent at that too.
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Standing with your legs shoulder-width apart. Jump khổng lồ one side of your mat and bend one leg behind the supporting leg at a slight angle. Come back to lớn standing and leap to lớn the other side of your mat.Shift your weight and land with the opposite leg behind you. Repeat.9. Tuck Jumps
This plyometric exercise absolutely torches calories, which makes it a perfect addition to lớn any body-fat burning workout.
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Standing with your feet hip-width apart, bend your knees and extend your arms out at shoulder height. Using the power from your legs, bend deeper và jump straight up lifting your knees khổng lồ touch hands extended. Be sure khổng lồ land softly và with your knees bent.10. Squat Jumps
Another calorie-sizzling plyo movement, squat jumps are a building block for just about every explosive lower body movement imaginable.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Hinge at the hips lớn push your butt back and lower down until your thighs are parallel to lớn the floor. Press your feet down khổng lồ explode off the floor & jump as high as you can.Allow your knees to lớn bend 45 degrees when you land, & then immediately drop back down into a squat, và jump again.11. Froggers
Don"t let this simplicity of this exercise fool you, it targets the entire body, working the arms, abs, glutes, legs và heart in one effective, and for our purposes calorie-crushing, move.
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Squat down and place your hands on the floor between your feet. Kick your legs back into a press-up position. Reverse the movement back lớn the low-squat position. That’s one rep.12. Broad Jump
The compound & explosive nature of jumping means that it requires a lot of energy, which is why broad jumps are such a great exercise for calorie burning.
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With your feet shoulder-width apart, lower yourself into a squat position.Swing your arms back and use them to propel yourself forward, then bring your legs forward for additional momentum. Jump as far as you can và land in a low-squat position.13. Jumping Jacks
No, jumping jacks aren"t an exercise reserved for your half-arsed warm-up, they torch calories, are good for you heart & can be done absolutely anywhere.
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Stand with your feet together và your hands at your sides. Simultaneously raise your arms above your head and jump up just enough to spread your feet out wide. Without pausing, quickly reverse the movement & repeat.14. Jumping Lunge
Thought the dumbbell overhead lunge was the only lunge you need in your life? Hold on a second, a simple jumping lunge is also an effective calorie killer and, like that other exercise, it"ll work your core too.
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Lunge forward until your rear knee is almost touching the ground. Jump into the air, bringing your rear foot forward và the front foot back. Land in a lunge & repeat.15. High Knees
Haven"t got access to a treadmill? No problem. Stand on the spot & blast out some high knees. Oh, & if you want khổng lồ make these more difficult, try testing your coordination with alternating punches too.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Aim to lift up your right knee to lớn your chest.Lowing your right knee and lift your left knee khổng lồ your chest. Continue the movement, alternating legs và moving at a sprinting or running pace.16. Skipping
Jumping rope for an hour can burn between 800 & 1000 calories, & while we don"t expect you to skip for that long, don"t underestimate how much good a simple skipping rope can do.
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Hold the rope in your hands with your arms by your sides.Jump on each revolution.Focus on keeping knees soft và core engaged.17. Devil"s Press
Fewer movements require quite as many muscles as this sinisterly named dumbbell delight, and more muscles means a bigger calorie burn.
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Holding two dumbbells, drop down into a press-up position & lower your chest lớn the ground. Press back up & quickly jump your legs back towards your chest landing with your dumbbells between your legs.As you begin khổng lồ stand back up, use the momentum to lớn swing the weights between your legs, then explosively overhead. Lower under control, back khổng lồ the ground và repeat.18. Barbell Clean và Push Press
Utilising nearly every muscle in your toàn thân and moving a barbell from ground khổng lồ ceiling is a sure fire way lớn spike your metabolism.
DO IT:
Hinge down & grasp a barbell, hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Shins perpendicular to lớn the ground. Tightly lock your arms và back Explode up, extending your knees và hips và using the momentum lớn power the bar khổng lồ your shoulders. Flip your wrists lớn land it above your chest with a slight bend in your knees before standing up straight. Take a deep breath and brace your core. Dip at the knees và use your legs khổng lồ help press your barbell overhead. Lower under control to lớn your shoulders, then to lớn the ground and repeat.19. Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
Explosively tossing a dumbbell from the ground khổng lồ overhead? Probably the most fun you can have with a dumbbell (and the most calories you can burn).
Hold one dumbbell on the ground between your legs, squatting & hinging down with a flat back.Drive up through your hips và knees, generating momentum to lớn pull the dumbbell up to chin height.Quickly flip your wrist & press the dumbbell directly overhead in one movement. Lock your arm out overhead and stand tall. Lower the dumbbell safely to lớn the ground, switch arms and repeat.20. Farmers Walk
Walking is uncontroversially a pleasant way lớn wile away the calories. Walking with a heavy set of weights in each hand may be far less pleasant, but its definitely more efficient for ramping up your metabolism.
Hinge down & deadlift a heavy pair of dumbbells or kettlebells to lớn waist height.Stand tall, pull your shoulders blades back, lock your ribcage down and brace your core.Stride forward quickly, completing 10-20m lengths, or simply keep going until your grip gives out... Then repeat.15-Minute Cardio and Strength Challenge
Training like an athlete needn’t mean double sessions or weekends spent in the weights room. This fat-burning, stamina boosting rowing and strength workout will help you find out how big your tank really is, with a selection of kit that demands cardio fitness, functional strength and explosive power. Complete each circuit three times, resting for a minute between each round.
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Daniel is Men’s Health UK’s deputy digital editor. He’s a writer and editor with a decade’s worth of experience covering health, fitness, tech and sports. In his time at Men’s Health, he’s written about everything from black men"s mental health to The Rock"s cheat days và has logged training time with NFL footballers, Olympic gymnasts & the British Army. In his spare time he enjoys fitness of all kinds, from deadlifts lớn long runs, & is always on the lookout for his next challenge.