Belly fat isn't only bad for reasons of vanity. Belly fat is particularly unhealthful because it puts you at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, according to MayoClinic.com. According to the website Common Sense Health, when you decide to start trimming the fat by eating a healthier diet and exercising, belly fat is usually the first to go. Assuming you already started eating healthier, a few cardio workouts can help you burn calories and fat.
Interval Training
Interval training is a powerful tool for losing weight, and anyone can do it, from beginners to elite athletes. You'll also save time because you can get in a full workout in as little as 20 minutes, according to Men's Health. The key is short bursts of intense exercises, during which you burn more calories than you would during a low- or moderate-intensity workout. And, according to the website Interval Training, this is the best type of workout to lose fat.
Indoor Cycling
Indoor cycling burns a large amount of calories. Most fitness clubs have indoor cycling classes, during which an instructor takes you through a ride that varies in intensity, pace and difficulty. According to the website Belly Fat Answers, a person weighing around 180 lb. can burn approximately 400 calories during a one-hour indoor cycling class.
Jogging or Running
Jogging or running is an effective cardio workout that burns calories. You can also jog or run just about anywhere at any time. A person who weighs 180 lb. who runs for 30 minutes at a moderate pace (5 mph) can burn around 345 calories. If you weigh more than 180 lb., you will burn more calories doing the same workout.
Elliptical Machine
Training on an elliptical machine is an effective cardio workout and it also works several other parts of your body while burning calories and fat. Also, most elliptical machines will allow you to vary your workout intensity based on your fitness level, which means the more fit you become, the more intense your workouts can be, and in turn, the more calories and fat you will burn. A person weighing 180 lb. can burn approximately 465 calories during a moderate 30-minute workout.
References
- Interval Training: Interval Training for Fat Loss
- How to Diet: Cardio Workouts to Lose Belly Fat
- MayoClinic.com: Interval Training -- Can It Boost Your Calorie-burning Power?
- MayoClinic.com: Belly Fat in Women -- How to Keep It Off
- Common Sense Health: How to Get Rid of Belly Fat and Waist Fat
- Health Status: Calories Burned Estimation
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