Weight Loss Home Workout
Ten home exercises to get rid of belly fat who has time to go to the gym plus when the cold weather strikes you ain't get me out the door in the morning just to workout not to mention there are those of us who just don't feel comfortable exercising with a bunch of strangers looking at us but of course that spare tire has got to go well I've got the perfect solution for you try these ten at-home exercises to finally get rid of that belly fat once and for all no leaving your house no special equipment needed and no excuses
Number one: five jumping jacks plus one Burpee let's start with jumping jacks stand up straight with your feet together and your arms at your sides as you jump up raise your arms over your head and spread your feet when you land from that position jump up again and pull your legs back together and your arms to your sides do five reps ready go first of all jumping jacks are a great way to get that heart pumping plus you'll burn calories while building muscle strength they're pretty easy peasy quick and easy so moving on now for that Burpee then down and place your palms on the floor jump and extend your legs back behind you into a push-up position from there jump again and bring your feet back under you now it's your turn then jump back and return perfect for this first exercise aim to do at least three sets alternating between the five jumping jacks and the one Burpee and let's keep moving right along.
Number two: for mountain climbers plus to sit through start by doing mountain climbers get into a push-up position pull one knee up towards your chest as high as you can do the same thing with your other knee do four repetitions with each hop counting as one and start like jumping jacks and burpees mountain climbers are a cardio exercise which means they burn fat like no other they also target your upper and lower abs shoulders and leg muscles and now for the sit through get into the push-up position bring your right hand up and kick your left leg through while simultaneously rotating your hips out to the side so that your butt almost touches the ground now return to the push-up position do the same thing with your left hand and right leg repeat two times ready get into position kick that left leg through and now the right again left and right you you'll really feel this one targeting your entire core.
Number three: plyo step ups for this exercise you'll need a step stool or low seated chair just make sure it's stable enough to hold your weight put one foot on the step or chair put your weight on that foot and jump up while jumping switch feet so that the other one is now on the step keep doing that back and forth for eight reps starting nap this exercise has all kinds of benefits to begin with it increases your overall leg strength really hitting those quads calves and lower abs it can also help you if you have some issues with your lower back.
Number four: push-ups get into position with only your toes and hands touching the ground keep your elbows close to your body and lower your torso to the ground so that your elbows make a 90 degree angle raise your body by pushing away from the ground let's do eight reps and go push-ups train all kinds of muscles in your body this plank like position target your abs and obliques pushing up works your chest muscles and lowering yourself back down target your upper arms and back when done regularly not only will you see better muscle tone but also improve posture we're halfway through the workout don't give up on me
Number five: now five - split squat jumps plus one Burpee stand up straight and then jump into a lunch make sure your front beam doesn't go past your toes after a couple of seconds jump again and switch legs do two of these ready set go split squat jumps are a great exercise for lean and strong legs they strengthen your glutes quads hamstrings and of course apps and now let's do a burpee again remember the form squat down jump back into a push-up and jump again into the starting position when you do this exercise on your own time do three sets that is do to split jumps one Burpee three times.
Number six: toe taps for this exercise you'll need a medium sized ball something like a volleyball or dodge ball will do place the ball in front of you on the ground put a toe over the ball hop and alternate between tapping one foot and the other on top of the ball repeat this exercise eight times three two one go this might look like a purely leg exercise like a lot of the exercises in this workout but believe it or not the act of bringing your leg up actually engages your lower abs you know that annoying poof that's so hard to target that's why we do leg exercises to get rid of belly fat what's cool about these toe taps is that they also help your coordination and balance out - almost there and done you're doing great keep it up.
Number seven: plank walks start by getting into a straight arm plank now bend each elbow one at a time to switch into a forearm play your elbow should be positioned right below your shoulders at a 90 degree angle keep that body straight and don't let your hips tip again one arm at a time lift yourself back up into a straight arm plank do eight reps ready and begin take it slow on this one it's not about speed but correct form if you're looking for an exercise to sculpt your core the plank is it it even targets those deep abdominal muscles which when trained work is a sort of natural corset for your waistline another advantage of doing plank walks is that it reduces back pain it also improves flexibility posture balance and your mood yes yes and yes.
Number eight: sprinter sit ups start by lying on your back on the ground or an exercise mat keep your elbows tight at your side but bend them at a 90 degree angle kind of like you're holding an invisible ball over your belly then engage your abs to crunch up as you do this bring your right elbow back and your left knee up it's sort of like you're sprinting just on the ground repeat this exercise eight times switching sides on each count on your mark get set go sprinter sit-ups work not only your abs but your hip flexors as well and that's a good thing since hip flexor muscles often get too tight and don't allow you to have a full range of motion and done.
Number nine: squat thrusts stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart lower yourself into a deep squat place your hands on the ground in front of you and jump back into a push-up position jump up again reversing the movements do eight repetitions starting now squat thrusts are perfect for toning your muscles and burning fat they involve your abs glutes hamstrings quads triceps shoulders and chest besides this exercise improves your endurance and strength you're breaking a sweat yet well maybe our final exercise will do it.
Number ten: sumo goblet squat pulses say that five times fast anyway here's how to do this oddly named exercise spread your feet wide with your toes pointing outward hey it's kind of like what sumo wrestlers do ah now I get it lower yourself down into a squat bending your knees at a 90 degree angle now bring your hips up but only slightly you'll mostly remain in a squat just bouncing up and down a little do eight pulses and go sumo goblet squat pulse is mostly target your quads but they also strengthen your calves hip flexor glutes and outer thighs as well as tighten your wraps.
And that's it for today's workout way to go champ if this routine gets too easy over time just add more sets and reps oh and get ready for a total body transformation and the flat tummy of your dreams are you gonna make this workout part of your daily routine do you know any other awesome exercises that eliminate belly fat let us know in the comments below.
