Exercises To Get Rid Of Neck Fat

Exercises to Get Rid of Neck Fat

May 5, 2010 | By Dr. Robert Petrossian

An access amount of fat tissue around your neck may not only be unsightly but it also carries with it a multitude of health risks. Individuals with a substantial amount of fat around their neck are at risk for diabetes, sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. Exercise and maintaining a proper diet are required to lower your body fat. There are no exercises that specifically target neck fat. Aerobic exercises are the most effective exercises in reducing body fat.

Running

Running and jogging are effective ways to burn neck fat. You can jog almost anywhere and it requires no specialized equipment. Running is one of the most popular and effective aerobic exercises. To lose fat, your average running session should be longer than half an hour. During the first 20 to 30 minutes of exercise, your body is burning recently ingested calories and afterward your body begins to break down its fat stores for energy.

Water Sports

Water sports such as water polo, aqua aerobics and swimming are aerobic exercise that also have resistance training incorporated into them. The weight of the water provides resistance, forcing your body to increase muscle tissue. The more muscle tissue you have, the more calories you burn using that muscle tissue. Water sports incorporate fat-burning exercises to reduce and eliminate neck fat.

Team sports

Team sports such as basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and football are all excellent calorie burning exercises they incorporate running, jumping, and some upper body activities into a workout. These sports also have a lot changes in pace during a single session, which is beneficial for burning calories and getting rid of neck fat. Changing pace during a workout challenges your body and prevents it from becoming used to the exercise, thus burning more calories in the process.