While we know that cardio is an excellent way to burn fat, we wanted to know how working with weights can contribute to a whittled middle and washboard abs. So how can we blast belly fat with strength training? Nicole Aurigemma, physiologist at the Penn State Muscle Biology Lab, told us not only how to…
While doing calorie-burning cardio is essential for losing weight, if you want to lose weight faster and reveal that six-pack under your pudgy pooch, you must incorporate strength training. Using weights instead of straight-up bodyweight moves will get you results in less time, especially if you follow these three tips. Go Heavier To burn more…
You’ve overstayed your welcome, belly fat. If you’ve been running consistently but still, you look down and can pinch an inch (or several) from your middle, it’s time to kick that gut to the curb. Crunches aren’t the answer, so change things up by adding high-intensity intervals to your routine. We recommend doing this 45-minute…
If you’re constantly doing crunches to get a six-pack, you may be going about things the wrong way. Along with fat-burning cardio, the best way to lose belly fat is through these three diet changes. Eat These Proven to reduce abdominal fat, MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids) should be a part of your daily diet, and…
What’s not to love about a smoothie that helps your abs? Here are three smoothie recipes for you to try, each full of ingredients with belly-flatting properties. They are easy to make, and even easier to sip. Press play, but make sure your blender is close – you’re going to want to make one of…
Crunches not getting you the six-pack you want? You need heart-pumping cardio to burn calories and diminish your overall body fat, but more specifically, you need to do interval training, which is proven to target the fat around your belly. Here’s a simple workout that alternates between pushing yourself to the max with one-minute sprinting…
If you haven’t heard at least five promises this year on how to lose your beer belly with minimal to no effort, we seriously doubt you’ve been on the planet! There are so many “experts” and “fitness gurus” out there talking about getting a lean middle by doing nothing more than binge-watching The Walking Dead…
While focusing on crunches will strengthen your abs, it unfortunately will not get rid of the muffin top around your waist. To get rid of ab flab, it’s essential to regularly include calorie-burning cardio in your routine. And not just any kind of cardio – it’s important to focus on interval training; alternating between moderate…
If you feel soft in the middle, you can either thank your mother for inheriting her blessed genetic predisposition for belly flab or your sweet kiddos who were created there. Whatever the reason, if you’d much rather have a sleeker midsection, as a mom of two, I can totally relate. Although it’s impossible to spot-reduce…
There are certain spots where fat likes to hang around. For some, extra padding accumulates in the torso, resulting in a layer of softness above the waistline commonly referred to as the muffin top. Keep reading to find out how to help yours disappear.
Source: Pop Sugar
