High levels of stress are one of the primary contributors for cortisol secretion. When this occurs, cortisol breaks down the lean muscle (the type of tissue in our bodies that effectively burn calories) and holds on to fat and stores it in our abdomen.
But not to worry, as these simple exercises will help you to break down that fat and achieve that slimmer waistline you've always wanted! So check out these 3 different types of exercises and incorporate them in your exercise routine.
1. Beginner moves
Starting with the basics, the first one consists of one exercise that will help you weight and target that belly fat.
Butterfly crunch
Lie on your back with your knees open and the soles of your feet together (like a butterfly). Exhale and bring your hands and knees toward each other to perform a full-body crunch. Lower your arms slowly and feet back to starting position. Do this for at least 10 minutes.
2. Intermediate moves
After warming up and you feel comfortable, it's time to take it up a notch and proceed to intermediate exercises. This will improve your metabolism and will help shed those extra pounds!
Fingers to toes
Lie down and place your arms straight back outstretched above your head and your legs stretched out straight as well. Perform the exercise by touching your hands to your toes. Do this by raising your legs and arms to meet. Keep your arms and legs as straight as possible. Lower arms and legs back down to the starting position. Do this for 2 sets of 15 repetitions.
Scissors
Lie down on your back, with your fingers just resting behind the head. Keep your abs tight and begin by raising your left knee and making it touch your right elbow. Return to starting position and repeat on the other side, this time raising your right knee and touching your left elbow. Do 15 repetitions.
3. Advanced moves
This is where you'll really pump up the gas and shed some serious weight! These exercises help develop your muscles properly and improves your core strength, keeping you in top-flight shape.
Knee ups
Sit on the edge of a flat bench and keep your elbows slightly bowed. Keep your abs tight and begin extending your legs until they are almost straight. Slowly pull your knees to your chest. Do this for about 15 repetitions.
Leg swings
Lie comfortably on your back with your arms spread out to the sides. Breathe out slowly and swing your left leg up. Bring down and repeat on the right leg for 15 repetitions.
Pair these exercises with a nutritious diet with less fatty foods and you'll be on your way to losing that belly fat!
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