When Eating
Take an honest look at your diet and your bathroom schedule. Your
belly might not be caused by fat but by air trapped in your digestive
system. If you're not getting enough fiber (you need 25 to 30 grams a
day), constipation can cause bloating. On the other hand, overdoing it
on fiber or eating too many gas-producing foods like broccoli, apples,
or beans can also make your belly pooch a bit. Thankfully, there are
also foods you can eat, like blueberries, that are proven to diminish
belly fat, so sip on this flat-belly smoothie or crunch on this flat-belly salad to keep you regular and help you debloat.
When Doing Cardio
Studies show that including interval training in your cardio sessions
is proven to diminish belly fat. If you find that you normally stick to
a consistent pace when running, biking, or swimming, mix it up by
adding 10- to 60-second fast-paced or sprinting intervals — here's a 45-minute treadmill workout
that does just that. High Intensity Interval Training (aka HIIT) works
on the same principle as intervals, where you push to your maximum
training for a period of time and follow up with a shorter rest period.
Give this type of workout a try with our full-body 10-Minute HIIT Workout.
When Strength Training
Basic crunches can help tone your abs, but they only target certain abdominal muscles. Incorporate full-body exercises like variations of plank or core moves using a ball. Simply balancing on one leg on a BOSU will target your core too. Also try using different types of equipment — this 10-minute ab video features a small hand towel to sculpt your core.
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