In this post I am going to discuss ways on how to lose lower belly fat and how to keep it off. Losing lower belly fat seems hard for most people probably because they have to do certain exercises which might seem tedious for some. If you really want to know how to lose lower belly fat fast and easily, then read on this post and other related articles on this website.
Lower stomach fat can be embarrassing, unhealthy, ugly and no one likes to have a lower stomach fat. If your stomach is flabbier or is bean shaped, then it is most likely that your other body parts like thighs, chest and buttocks or your whole body in general has unwanted fat. It just happens that the stomach is the most noticeable. It is very rare to find someone in shape with a big belly because if you are healthy and in shape, you shouldn't have a fat belly in the first place. So what are the things that you can do to lose this unwanted belly fat? Don't go away because I am going to tell you the most effective exercises you can do to lose lower belly fat.
First let me start by saying that in order to lose lower belly fat, you must exercise your whole body and reduce fat intake. This is the most effective way to get rid of belly weight. When you start doing these weight lose exercises that I am going to mention below, I suggest that you start slowly and take a deep breath for each exercise that you do. Perform these exercises in a slow and controlled manner, do not rush when doing any of them especially if you have never work out or went to the gym.
Push-ups Can Help Get Rid Of That Stubborn Belly
Yes, the average Joe push-ups can help you get rid of that unwanted stomach weight. They will help you build your upper body strength and burn calories too. When you do push ups, your metabolic rate goes high because you are working out your muscles. High metabolic rate leads to burning more body fat. Push ups will also help increase muscle on your upper body and stabilize it. The more muscles you have the high your metabolic rate and the more fat you burn. The best thing is that push ups are home friendly, you don't have to go to the gym to do them and they are Low cost exercises. Find a comfortable place to do them like a flat surface that is soft or on top of a flat floor mart. You start by pushing your feet together and putting your palms of a floor. Make sure that your back and legs are aligned to each other. Start slowly by lowering your arms towards the floor. Keep your hands and legs in position, do not move them. Go down as far as you can like as if you mouth is going to touch the floor. I other words, you want your chest to touch the ground. Push yourself up slowly by strengthening your arms to the original position.If you have never work out or done any push ups before, you can begin doing them by the help of your knees.
Reverse Crunches-The Best Exercise for Lower Stomach Fat
Make sure you have enough space for this exercise and the floor should be carpeted or soft and flat so that you don't cause any harm to yourself. With your legs close together, lay on the floor and make sure that your hands are at your sides or behind your head. Lift your legs off the floor and close them at your knees. Push your legs towards you and lift your hips off the floor. Your back should remain on the floor when you are performing this exercise. Repeat this exercise in 10 to 12 reps to begin with and raise them as your abdomen muscles contract.
Leg Raises workout
An easy exercise to do that targets your lower belly weight. Lay on a flat floor with your hands straight on your both sides and close to your body. The next step is to raise your legs off the floor slowly. Make sure that they are together and straight as you raise them. During this workout, you should be pushing your abs or they should be contracting while you are raising your legs up and down. This exercise not only helps to lose lower belly fat, but also strengthens your lower back as well.
Reverse Curls and Single Leg Raise
With the reverse curl, lay on your back and bend your knees towards your chest. When doing this exercise, you should keep your hips on the floor. Contract your abdominal muscles at the same time. Single leg raise is simple to do because all you do is raise one leg off the floor while laying on your back. Do a one leg raise while the other remains on the floor. After you raise you leg, hold it for two seconds and return to the initial position. Perform both these exercises in a slow and smooth position.
Foods and Drinks
Do not forget your diet too. On your adventure to get rid of stomach weight, make sure that you eat a diet that is fat loss friendly. In stead of drinking those high sugar and caffeine sodas, replace them with water. Drink plenty of water because you body needs it when and after working out. Avoid processed and fatty foods that can be avoided by eating fresh vegetables and fruits. Supplement your diet with more high fiber foods and foods that contain low carbs. Remember that in order to achieve good results, you must always eat a balanced diet but for some foods like proteins and carbohydrates, choose those that have fewer calories like cereals, nuts, lean meats and beans. I want you to know that there are many other workouts you can do in order to reduce that fat belly. With the combination of the right workouts and a healthy balanced diet, you are sure on your way to lose lower belly fat.
If you can take action and implement some of the tips highlighted above, then you are set to go and achieve a flat stomach sooner than you can think of. If you want to speed up the process and discover the top secrets on how to lose lower belly fat fast, then i highly recommend you to watch this video.
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