It is never too early to start thinking about looking great in your swimsuit this summer, right? You’re dreaming of looking slim and trim with a flat tummy, so you have already been dieting and exercising to lose weight. Some people have trouble getting rid of belly fat, even after losing weight. Although it’s impossible to “spot reduce,” you can still focus on burning that belly fat by adding high-intensity cardio interval training (HIIT) to your workout routine. Get ready to look and feel great well before summer rolls around!
In a recent article for Shape, “
15-Minute Belly-Fat-Blaster Workout,” Jessica Smith says that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be more effective than traditional cardio for helping get rid of your stubborn belly fat. She shares a 15-minute circuit which combines fat-burning cardio with standing exercises for your core that will help you tone up your tummy and burn fat.
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How it works:
- Do as many repetitions (reps) as possible of each exercise for one minute, in order, without resting.
- Repeat the circuit 3 times total.
The Circuit:
1) Squat to Knee Lift Twist
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms by sides.
- Lower into a deep squat - sit back into hips and extend your arms in front of your chest with palms facing in.
- Stand up out of squat
- Balance on your left leg while lifting your right knee in front of your hip, while extending your arms out straight to each side (shoulder-height), and rotating your upper body to the right.
- Return to start.
- Repeat, switching sides.
Tip: Inhale during the squat and exhale on the twist; drawing your abs in towards your spine when exhaling.
2) Side Leap and Balance
- While balancing on your right leg, lift your left foot and lower into a single-leg squat
- Hold your right arm in front and your left arm behind you; make sure both of your elbows are bent.
- Next, push off right foot and leap up and over to land on your left foot, while swinging arms wide open to each side. (Authors note: “Imagine jumping sideways over a large puddle”).
- Complete the move by landing in a single-leg squat on left leg with left arm forward.
- Hold for 1 count.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
3) Crossing Climber
- Begin in plank position with feet hip-width apart.
- Bend one knee towards the opposite elbow (tapping knee to arm if possible),
- Move back to the plank position quickly and switch legs.
4) 180 Squat Jump
- Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart.
- Lower into a squat and swing your arms back by hips.
- Quickly jump up and over to the right (twist your body 180 degrees mid-air); swing your arms forward, from your hips to the front of your body, for momentum.
- Land on both feet, in a squat position, swinging arms back to your hips.
- Immediately repeat towards the opposite side.
5) Standing Straight-Leg Bicycle
- Start by standing with your feet together with knees slightly bent, your hands clasped behind your head, and your abs engaged.
- Next, twist your upper body to the right; at the same time, while balancing on your left leg; extend your right leg forward low to the ground, with your toe pointed.
- Return to the starting position, then repeat on the opposite side.
Tip: Inhale when your feet are together and exhale on rotation; draw your abs in tighter while exhaling.
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Shape 15-Minute Belly-Fat-Blaster Workout