Top 7 Exercises to Burn Belly Fat

People think that losing belly fat is nearly impossible. Belly fat is dangerous and can lead to serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes and heart problems. Following a proper diet and exercising are the simplest ways to lose belly fat.
Here are the top 7 exercises you should do.

7. Burpee

If you want to lose your belly fat, you have to work your entire body. The burpee is one of the best exercises to do so. You will literally make every muscle of your body move when you go from a pushup to jumping then back to pushup again. A study found that Burpee enhances metabolism significantly leading to burning belly fat faster. (1)

6. Mountain Climber

You know the plank exercise, right? This is the moving version of the plank. When you draw your knee towards your chest, you do a mini-crunch too. Your core will work hard to keep your body as stable and as straight as possible.

5. Kettlebell Swing

One of the best and most effective calorie-burning exercises is the kettlebell swing. When you swing the heavy ball of iron, you will burn the fats over glutes, hips, and quads. Some athletes consider it the best calorie-burning exercise of all time.

4. Medicine Ball Slam

Medicine balls are great and work on your core effectively. The core of the body is the center of power. When you do medicine ball slam exercise, you engage all the muscles of your trunk, chest, and arms. Increase your power and speed to burn more fats, especially your belly fat.

3. Dumbell Overhead Lunge

While doing lunges, you can add a dumbbell over your head to work all muscles of your core. This move engages many areas including your back, butt, and of course your belly. Keep the weight above you to make the best out of this exercise.

2. Abdominal Crunches

Abdominal crunches work on the abdominal muscles; they are the best exercises for people trying to lose belly fat and get six-pack abs. Also, they strengthen your core including the lower half of your back muscles and obliques; that is why they are perfect for improving balance and posture.

1. Sit-ups

Sit-ups work on many more muscles than abdominal crunches. Some fitness coaches say that they target stomach fat while others say they work on abdominals, chest, lower back, neck, and hip flexors equally. Sit-ups allow you to burn more fats even when you are at rest.