Lower belly fat can be a problem for men and women alike. Lower belly fat can come from poor diet, lack of exercise, genetics or even child birth. To combat this seemingly troublesome area, you will need a combination therapy. Burn calories and fat through cardio exercise and tone the muscles in your lower stomach area.
Step 1
Perform 30 minutes of cardio exercise every day to burn lower belly fat. ShapeFit recommends alternating 30 to 60 seconds of low-intensity training with 30 to 60 seconds of high-intensity training to shock your body and burn even more fat. Low-intensity training is aerobic activity that you can perform with minimal effort, such as light jogging, while high-intensity training requires all of your effort and energy, such as fast sprinting.
Step 2
Crunch your abs on a decline bench to strengthen your lower belly muscles. Lie on the bench with your head on the end closest to the ground. Place your hands behind your head, bend your knees, tighten your belly muscles and lift your shoulders off the bench as high as you can. Hold for one second at the top of the move, slowly lower back down and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Step 3
Flutter-kick your legs to build muscles in your lower belly. Lie on the floor with your body in a straight line. Keep your hands at your sides and lift your feet 6 inches off the floor. Alternate lifting one foot higher than the other by about 6 inches; your legs should look as if they are moving in a fluttering motion.
Step 4
Execute reverse crunches to create a natural girdle, build muscle and shrink your stomach. Lie on the floor with your hands behind your head, knees bent and your feet 3 to 6 inches from the floor. Contract (tighten) your belly muscles and draw your knees into your chest in a slow controlled motion. Stop just before your knees touch your chest and return to the starting position.
Tips and Warnings
- Perform three sets of 15 to 30 repetitions for each exercise. Avoid added fats, sodium and sugar in your diet; these can add fat to your lower belly.
Things You'll Need
- Decline bench
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