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Four Easy Ways to Lose Belly Fat



Having a huge belly is one of the major problems among women.  A lot of women tried several workout programs to gain a flat belly. Some of them even matched up their workout routines with diet programs which they think can be a great way to lose that huge belly in their tummy. However, there are also a lot of women who really find it hard to undergo those workout and diet programs.  If you are one among them, then I think this article is what you are really looking for. Below are the four easy ways to lose belly fat which focuses on the major abdominal parts in your body.

Performing exercises that increases abdominal muscles is a good way to lose that belly fat.  This is due to the fact that as you increase your abdominal muscles, your body metabolism also increases which leads to a faster burning of calories.

This easy ways to lose belly fat workout routine is recommended to be done three times a week. You can simply start from doing warm up exercises such as jog in place or even walking. Warm up exercises can help raise your heart rate and warm up the muscles in your body.

Perform the following easy ways to lose belly fat approximately one minute in each exercise. It is also important that you would directly proceed to another exercise after each of the exercise.

The Vacuum – This exercise is good way to develop a narrow waist. Create a table like formation by kneeling on the ground placing your weight on to both of your hands and knees. Maintain your back at a straight position then inflate your abdomen by taking breathe.  Then retract your belly towards your spine by exhaling. This will help contract your abdominal muscle. Do this for about 3 seconds; continue the whole process for one minute.

The Board – Start the exercise by lying down with your belly on the floor. Extend your legs and have your body supported with you forearms. Slowly lift your torso and legs so that only your forearm and your feet touch the ground. Contract your abdominal muscles for 10 seconds and gradually increase up to a minute.

The Elbow-Knee Sit Cross – Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Place your arms at your shoulder height with elbows at an angle of 90 degrees, hands up and palms forward. Inhale. Bring your left elbow and right knee toward each other while exhaling and contracting the abdomen. Return to the starting position while inhaling. Repeat with your right elbow to left knee and alternate motion for a minute.

The raised knee on chair – Sit on the edge of a chair and hold the edge with both hands close to your hips. Inhale. Exhale and contract the abdomen by lifting your knees to your chest slowly. If necessary, you can lean back, but always keep your back straight. Hold for 3 seconds and return to the starting position. Repeat for one minute.