What Exercises Help to Get Rid of Belly Fat?

The most effective way to get rid of belly fat is to incorporate a consistent exercise routine filled with cardiovascular workouts and a proper diet. Fortunately, there are several exercises to target your core and build strong muscles, helping to reduce the fat around your mid-section.

Pelvic Tilts

Lay flat on your back, knees bent with feet flat on the floor. Slowly curl your pelvis up while pressing the small of your back into the floor. You should feel your stomach engage and back stretch. Slowly return to the start position and repeat.

Rotating Table Crunch

Lay flat on your back with your knees bent and in the air so your calves are parallel to the floor, making a table top. With you hands placed behind your head, slowly raise your left elbow to touch your right knee. Return to the start position, and repeat with the other side to complete one repetition. Keep your lower back pressed into the floor without pulling or jerking your head and neck with your arms.

Floor Rotation

Lay flat on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Keep your arms stretched out to the sides in a "T" with your body. Raise your feet slightly, and rotate your hips and legs to the right side until they are flat on the floor while keeping your arms and shoulders in place. You will feel the stretch in your back, hips and legs before you slowly return to the center and repeat on the other side for one repetition.

Side Bends

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, a 5-pound weight in each hand with arms relaxed by your sides. Slowly bend your body to the right, sliding the weight down your leg. Only bend to the side, and do not lean forward or backward. Slowly return to the start position, and repeat on the other side for one repetition.

Twist

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, a 5-pound in each hand with arms bent so the weights are held close to your chest with your elbows at your side. Slowly rotate your torso to the right so you are facing the wall with your shoulders and head. Keep your hips, legs and feet facing forward. Slowly return to the start position, and repeat on the other side for one repetition.