Sunday, 2 October 2011

Belly Fat Exercises – Stretch Out Your Belly To Get A Toned Body


Belly fat is one of the most stubborn body fats which can cause a great deal of problems in the life of an individual. Belly fat gets accumulated in the abdominal region and is one of the most difficult fats to pact with. Unhealthy eating habits, low metabolism rate, hereditary or genetic issues and lack of any physical activities are the main reasons behind accumulation of surplus abdominal fat. In order to get rid of the excess body fat you need to consume a controlled and healthy diet in addition to some effective weight loss exercises. Stretch exercises are proven to be one of the best belly fat burning exercises as they help in burning the excess calories of the abdominal area along with toning the body.

Stretching helps you in boosting other exercises like weight training and cardio exercises. Stretching is considered one of the most effective exercises, required to be performed prior to any other weight loss exercise. Stretching can also be done independently as it helps in lessening the belly fat in a quick and effective manner.

Mentioned below are some of the effective stretching exercises and the manner in which they are done in order to reduce the dimensions of your belly.

1. Single Straight Legged Stretch
In this stretching exercise, you need to rest your back with the bent knees and legs lifted in the air. In this position, you are required to slowly inhale and exhale with both your hands on the knees. Now, extend both your legs away from your chest and while inhaling, bend the upper part of your body. Now, you need to try stretching out your hands to the touch your ankle and afterwards, switch the legs while inhaling and make sure that your legs are extended. These are the steps of Single Straight Legged Stretch exercise and you can repeat them at least 5 times every side.

2. Plank
Steps in performing this exercise involve initial bending of the knees while balancing your toes. You wrists and arms must be in the direct line with your shoulders. After that you need to contract your abs along with lengthening your spine and keeping the torso straight in line from head to the toe. You are required to remain in this position for a time period of at least 1-2 minutes. You can repeat these steps as many times as you want in order to tone up your body.

3. The Hundred
In this exercise you need to stretch your back along with your knees on the top of your chest and arms stretched out down along the side. You have to lift up your chin as well as your chest slowly in order to rise up your shoulder blades. After that, you are required to raise your legs upward by lying on the floor. Now, lift up your arms and pump them in the upward and downward motion while inhaling and exhaling at the same time.  You need to repeat them for at least 10 times in order to make a minimum of 100 pumps.

So, these are some of the best belly fat stretching exercises that will surely help you in melting down the surplus abdominal fat.

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