If you’re one of the many people whose waistlines have ballooned out of proportion, it’s time to do something about it. Excess fat around the abdomen is the source of many health issues (especially women).
Waist circumference is a common method of measuring abdominal fat, with maximums of 40 inches (102 cm) for men and 35 inches (88 cm) for women. Fortunately, there are a number of workouts that have been proven to be more effective at reducing belly fat than fat in other regions.
We’ve included a list of four such exercises below, all of which can be performed in the comfort of your own home and have zero harmful effects on your joints compared to running.
Check out the following exercises, which burn more calories than running and don’t require going to the gym.
JUMPING JACKS
Put your hands on your sides and bring your feet close together as you stand.
Jump your feet to the side, and simultaneously raise your arms above your head.
You should instantly undo the motion by hopping back to the original place.
Perform 30 sets.
BURPEES
You should get into a squat position and put both hands on the ground in front of you.
Bring your chest down to the floor and push your legs back to assume the push-up position.
To get back into a squat from position 2, you should press both feet forward.
Jump up and lift both hands above your head.
Do 10 reps.
JUMP ROPE
Hold the rope at hip level with your hands.
To jump rope, rotate your wrists in a clockwise motion.
You can try jumping with one foot, both feet, alternating, etc.
The closer your feet are, the better.
Do this for 60 seconds.
STEP-UPS
Use the bench or step in front of you to help you stand up straight.
Tap your left foot softly against the bench surface as you step onto it with your right foot, keeping your weight on the ball of your right foot.
Return your left foot to the ground while maintaining your right foot on the bench.
To complete the exercise, you should perform three sets of 12 reps on each leg.
