Belly Fat ExercisesBelly fat can be reduced by doing various exercises. Of course, your diet will definitely need to be tweaked as well, but if you have a concrete workout routine, then that can give you a little wiggle room with your diet.

If you start with running, then you are well on your way to reducing your belly fat through exercise. Running works every single muscle in your body, especially the trunk of your body where belly fat really seems to reside most often. Running will mold your calves, quads, abdominal muscles, and even your arms. The repetitive motion helps mold these muscle groups, and the high calorie burn that you get from running actually helps burn belly fat as well. The more running you do, the quicker you will see that belly blubber melt from your trunk.

Doing crunches is another way to reduce belly fat. If you do them in conjunction with running, you will see the biggest benefit. But if you do not have time to run, or if you are unable to run for one reason or another, then doing crunches will surely suffice. The repetitive up and down motions will train your stomach muscles to tense and release in a routine manner. This routine tensing and releasing will take the fat that is surrounding your abdomen and turn it into muscle. This will give you a harder, leaner appearance, and belly fat will essentially be non-existent.

Leg raises can also be tremendously when trying to reduce belly fat. To perform leg raises, you may need to get a partner. You will lie on your back with your partner’s feet at your shoulders surrounding your head. With both of your hands, you will grab both of your partner’s ankles for balance. Then, with your knees locked out straight in front of you, you will slowly lift your legs into the air until you are at a 90 degree angle. You will then lower your legs all the way down until they are about to touch the ground. Do not let your legs actually touch the ground, however. If you do, then you will be giving your muscles a chance to rest, which is not recommended. You want your muscles to constantly be working while you are performing your exercises. If you need a little bit of an extra challenge, ask your partner to push your legs down to the floor, instead of letting you control how fast they go down and up.

Pilates is another great way to lose belly fat. Pilates actually molds your entire body into a lean form. If you do Pilates on a regular basis, then you will certainly notice a huge reduction in belly fat, as you are working out all of your muscle groups, especially the trunk of your body where your belly resides. Pilates is not just really good for you, it is also extremely enjoyable to do. Sometimes, it is said that many people don’t even realize that they are “working out” because of the good time that they are having! No matter what, if you want to reduce belly fat, exercise is a must.