Belly fat needs no introduction as at least 6 people among 10 suffer from having one. It is often termed as obstinate as it is highly difficult to get rid of it completely. One must not say that it is difficult to eliminate it and remain silent without taking any measures. Yes, belly fat has its associated risks and the right measures have to be taken before it turns into visceral adiposity. One cannot eliminate belly fat through a single exercise; it involves adopting a combination of cardiovascular exercises and certain lower abdominal workouts. All these exercises have to be performed daily to derive best results. Let us discuss about the top 10 exercises to lose belly fat.
V Crunches
It is an important workout for men who are in a workout regimen to lose belly fat. Without performing this, their workout regimen will not be termed as a wholesome routine. Lie back on the floor and by lifting your shoulders off the floor try to touch your toes with your hands without disturbing your legs. Repeat this movement for about 10 to 15 times.
Abdominal Twists
This is an effective workout for reducing belly fat as well as love handles. Stand on your feet at shoulder width apart. Extend your hands at the front of you. Keeping your back and legs firmly on the floor try to twist your body from right to left and then from left to right. Repeat this movement for about 10 to 15 times.
Bicycle Exercise
Lie down on an exercise mat and intertwine your hands behind your head. Gradually raise your legs and bring your knees towards your chest bending them. Now raise your shoulders off the floor and stretch your left leg out while keeping the right knee bent closer to your chest. Turn your body to the right. Repeat the same movement with the right leg and perform about 10 to 15 times.
Reverse Crunch
Lie back on the floor with your hands aside. Curve your knees and raise about 6 inches away from the floor. Draw your knees closer to the chest. Exhale and raise the hip off the floor. Crunch your abs and unwind. Inhale and get back to your initial position. Repeat this exercise for about 5 times. You can increase the count once you are acquainted to it.
Swimming
Swimming requires a basic training and it is the best workout for those who know it. Advantage of swimming is that it does not involve any of your joints and hence it is an effective workout for losing belly fat. Even people with minor injuries can perform this workout. One can also incorporate aerobics that can be performed in water to make the workout more effective.
Ball Crunches
This is similar to crunches done on the floor. Lie back on the floor placing your calves right above the exercise ball. Interlace your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the floor. Lower the shoulders without touching the floor. Repeat this movement for 10 to 15 times.
Leg Lifts
This is one of the effective ab exercises for men. Lie back on the floor with hands to the side. Now, lift both the legs gradually about 10 to 12 inches off the floor. Try to hold in this position for about 20 counts. Steadily lower the legs for a second and again lift the legs as before. Repeat this action for about 10 times.
Hip Raise
Lie back on the fitness mat keeping your palms facing down aside. Completely raise the hip off the floor and hold the position for 2 seconds. Lower the hips and repeat this movement for 10 to 12 times.
Twists
Sit on the fitness mat with your legs crossed. Slowly turn to your left side and try to get to your left hand onto the right side from the rear. You will feel the stress slightly intense on the right side and less on the left. Relapse and do it for the opposite side. Perform 10 repetitions.
Boat Pose
This is an effective yoga workout for abdominal muscles. Recline on your yoga mat keeping your hands aside. Lift your upper body and your legs simultaneously off the floor so that your body forms a boat like pose. Keep your torso up and just repeat the movement of raising and lowering your legs.