Belly apron fat, or the mother's apron belly as it is sometimes called, is an area of fat in the lower stomach. If you are frustrated with this excess overhang, you need to do abdominal exercises in conjunction with fat burning exercises. This will melt the fat while toning the muscles. To make this process more effective, follow a healthy diet as well.
Cardio Training
Any form of cardio will burn calories and contribute to weight loss in the lower belly. Brisk walking, running, inline skating, versa climbing, jumping rope and kickboxing are examples. Perform cardio for at least 45 minutes, three to four days a week. To challenge yourself and increase your caloric expenditure, alternate back and forth from high to low intensity.
Weight Training
When you think of losing apron belly fat, weight training might not come to mind, but it is important. By lifting weights, you build muscle, which in turn raises resting metabolic rate and burns excess calories when you are at rest. Perform exercises that involve all of your major muscle groups like bench presses, shoulder presses, bent-over rows, triceps extensions, biceps curls and lunges.
Windshield Wipers
Windshield wipers work the lower abs, obliques and lower back muscles all at the same time. The obliques are the muscles found on your sides. To do these, lie on your back with your legs lifted and perpendicular to the floor. Keeping your arms out at your sides, alternate lowering your legs back and forth to each side in a windshield wiper motion. When doing this, only go as far as possible. If this is too intense, start off doing this exercise with your knees bent 90 degrees.
Mountain Climbers
Mountain climbers are abdominal exercises that also contribute to caloric expenditure. They also work the chest, shoulders and legs in one fell swoop. To do these, place your hands approximately shoulder-width apart on an aerobic step and position your feet in a staggered stance with your front knee by your chest. Quickly shift your feet back and forth on the floor in a running motion. Every time you bring a leg forward, pull your knee into your chest and do not let your toes touch the floor. This will place more emphasis on your abdominal area. To increase the challenge, perform mountain climbers with your hands on the floor.
Squat Thrusts
Squat thrusts work your legs, abs and cardiovascular system all at the same time. To do these, stand with your feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides and back straight. Lower yourself into a squat while simultaneously placing your hands on the floor. As you do this, lift your feet off the floor and kick them straight behind your body. As soon as your toes touch the floor, hold for a second, kick your feet back forward and stand back. When you kick your legs back, tighten your abs and form a straight line from your shoulders to your heels. To increase the intensity, perform these one foot at a time.
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