Lean abs are achievable. After all, we all have six-pack abs. It's just for some of us there are layers of fat covering them. You can shed pounds and reveal a toned stomach by adding running to your fitness routine. While it's not possible to spot reduce fat, running blasts calories and melts fat from all over the body. Running five days a week for 30 minutes, using proper form, will help you lose weight and your gut. Consult your health care provider before starting any new exercise routine.
Step 1
Run 30 minutes or more five days a week to shed pounds. Running is an effective method of burning fat because it uses multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Your abdominals also contract continuously during your run. A 150-pound person can burn 500 to 1,000 calories in 45 minutes based on her speed.
Step 2
Engage your core by running tall and drawing in your belly button.
Step 3
Do interval training, where you run at a moderate pace with one- to two-minute intervals of full speed running. Interval training burns more calories than traditional cardio, according to the MayoClinic.com. Burning more calories promotes fat loss.
Step 4
Sprint uphill. Uphill running requires a higher knee drive, which means you have to have to use more core strength. Whether you run uphill on an incline treadmill or outside, sprint on your hill for 30 seconds and then use a walking recovery. Repeat hill intervals for 15 minutes followed by a flat ground run.
Step 5
Perform high-knee running, a plyometric movement that requires more core strength to propel you. It should be done at the end of your workout to blast more calories. Run in place for 30 seconds with
a recovery of one minute. Repeat eight times.
Things You'll Need
- Running shoes
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