When you do not have access to a gym, you miss out on dumbbells, barbells, weight machines and cardio equipment. The good news is you do not need anything fancy to work your stomach muscles and lose belly fat. As long as you burn calories and target your whole abdominal area with the right exercises, you can reduce your flab and create better definition.
Cardio
Cardiovascular exercise has to be done to burn the fat that is on your belly. If you are at home, you can purchase a jump rope and use it wherever your ceilings will allow or you can simply go outside. Other than that, you can step up and down on a stair step or you can run or walk outside. The important thing is that you do cardio for at least 30 minutes four to five days a week and it gets your heart rate elevated.
Reverse Crunches
Reverse crunches work your lower abs. Lie on your back with your legs lifted, knees bent and shins parallel to the floor. You can place your arms at your sides or place your hands on the sides of your head. In a steady motion, pull your knees toward your chest and squeeze your abs forcefully. Slowly return to the starting point and repeat for 15 to 20 repetitions.
Flutter Kicks
Flutter kicks work your lower abs and obliques, which are found on the sides of your belly. Lie on your back with your legs lifted six inches off the ground and your hands placed under your butt. In a smooth, alternating fashion, raise and lower your legs from the starting point to two to three feet higher. Continue until you've completed 15 to 20 repetitions.
Pendulums
Pendulums work your obliques. Lie on your back with your legs lifted, feet parallel to the ceiling and arms out at your sides. Slowly lower your legs toward the floor on your right side, then lower them toward the floor on your left side. Continue to go side to side until you've done 15 to 20 reps in each direction.
Long Lever Crunches
Long lever crunches work your upper abs, and you need a chair to do them. Lie on your back with your knees bent and heels propped up on the chair. After extending your arms behind your head and clasping your hands, lift your shoulders forward. Squeeze your abs forcefully for a second, lower yourself down and repeat 15 to 20 times. You can target more of your obliques by twisting from side to side when lifting up.
Plank Poses
Plank poses are yoga exercises that strengthen your wrists, arms, spine and abs. Lie on your stomach with your hands directly under your shoulders and your toes hip-width apart behind you. In a controlled motion, push yourself up by extending your arms. As you do this, lift your hips to get your back straight and tighten your abs. You should now have a straight line from your shoulders to your heels. Hold this position for 45 to 60 seconds. If this exercise is too challenging, try it on your forearms.
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