Cardio Exercises to Lose Belly Fat

Excess belly fat is a condition that is easily reversible. While there is no "one size fits all" approach for losing weight, cardiovascular exercise is a great option for most adults and children looking to lose weight.

  1. Running, Jogging, Walking

    • Cardiovascular exercises are great for the abdominal area. Cardiovascular exercises like running, jogging and speed walking are ideal. These exercises help to increase metabolism, aid in weight reduction and help to remove excess fat that covers abdominal muscles. The key to a cardiovascular exercise program is consistency. People seeking to lose weight should perform cardiovascular exercise 20 to 60 minutes, three to six times a week. As you choose a cardiovascular exercise, set a schedule that allows you to exercise for the suggested period of time. Doing so will yield results more quickly and help the body start to trim excess fat around the midsection.

    Swimming

    • To reveal abdominal muscles, you must burn the fat around your midsection. One of the best cardiovascular exercises is swimming.
      Swimming increases the heart rate, increases your lung capacity and reduces your risk of of heart attack, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. It also is effective in reducing belly fat. Swim for 20 to 60 minutes, three to six times a week. Alternating strokes (breast stroke or back stroke, for example ) will help to reduce boredom.

    Dancing

    • Dancing also is a great cardiovascular exercise. From belly dancing to hip hop to jazz, dancing revs up the heart rate and burns belly fat. Because dancing does not place as much stress on the knees as running, it is an effective way to move various parts of the body while still targeting the abdominal muscles. While dancing might not result in abdominal muscles immediately, it will help to reduce belly fat and shrink the waistline. As with other cardiovascular exercises, dancing should be performed 20 to 60 minutes, three to six times per week. Persons wanting an alternative to dancing at home can join others at a dance club for some sessions. This is a great way to exercise while not becoming bored. The social aspect of being in a dance club will also make your dance routine more fun and interesting.