Exercises To Lose Belly Fat - Are Ab Rollers And Crunches Effective

By Oliver Henson

When trying to figure out the simple way to lose belly fat, most people are lured in by ads about those mad devices you see. The way to really get those abs you would like is to expose the ones that are hidden under layers of belly fat and the best exercises to lose belly fat are ones that work the whole body. By working all the muscle groups, you'll burn the fat and lose the pounds, uncovering a beautiful you underneath.

Full body exercise programs are ones that use multiple joints and muscles. These will give a lift to your metabolic rate and burn those calories. Examples of some multi-joint exercises are :

* Lunges ( works the lower body ) * Bench Presses ( works the chest, shoulders, back and triceps ) * Squats ( works the thighs and hips as well as the back, shoulders, chest and arms ) * Pull-ups ( biceps and back ) * Push-ups ( chest, shoulders, back and triceps ) * Leg Presses ( strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals )

In addition to these you are able to add :

* Walking * Jogging * Biking * Rock Climbing * Jumprope

At the start, try working out every 3rd day with 2 days of rest in between. You can then advance to working out every two days, with one day of rest. Most of these exercises can be done without having to buy costly equipment or machines. Try different combinations of these exercises to decrease the boredom. If you are bored with your workout, you may do it less. Try switching a really good higher body workout with a brisk walk one day and then hitting the bike trails another. Jumping rope is a brilliant cardiovascular vascular workout too.

Working the whole body is key. These kinds of exercises will give a lift to your metabolism, inflating your fat burning capabilities and manufacturing rock hard abs as a result. Forget all those weird contraptions you have floating about your house. They don't work and won't produce the results you want, if any in the slightest. What you want is to work every inch of your body to lose belly fat and reveal those "six-pack-abs" you dream about.

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