Any good ab exercises to get rid of belly fat?

lplummer324
lplummer324 Posts: 78 Member
Need some at home exercises I can do to get a flatter tummy. Don't have time to go to gym...any suggestions?

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Eat less calories....
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    What feline said. To add though, I just started doing kettle bell work outs and it's supposed to be great for your core and it could easily be done at home if you can purchase a few different sizes. (there are plenty of other at home work out options that just use your body weight though if you don't want to buy anything)
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    Generally speaking, there are no "home" exercises. Core work is supportive rather than an means to an end. Best bets are any of: running, swimming, cycling.
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    I workout at home, adjustable dumbbells and Fitness Blender primarily. But my stomach is reduced by losing body fat overall. And asdly, as much as I'd like to choose that fat to come off my thighs a wee bit faster, it's just not possible!
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    What feline said. To add though, I just started doing kettle bell work outs and it's supposed to be great for your core and it could easily be done at home if you can purchase a few different sizes. (there are plenty of other at home work out options that just use your body weight though if you don't want to buy anything)

    But, building muscle (if that's even likely to happen) without losing the fat over the top will only make you look thicker...
  • jsecret
    jsecret Posts: 606 Member
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  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    fork put downs and table push a ways..

    seriously, you can't spot reduce and you need a calorie deficit to lose fat...
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    You can't spot reduce fat with specific exercise...you just have to continue to lose fat. If the belly area is primary fat stores for you, as it is for most men and many women, it's a first on, last off proposition.
  • kaizaku
    kaizaku Posts: 1,039 Member
    Cardio, plus do ab workout to build and shape your abs.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    Unfortunately, this was one of the caution areas I tried to warn you about when very fast weight gain. Cut down on calories (about 15-20% below maintenance), follow a progressive overload lifting program, and give it a lot of time. You might have to cut down to about where you started and then restart with a controlled weight gain.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    Stop taking apetamin and trying to gain weight fast.

    People don't listen
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  • lplummer324
    lplummer324 Posts: 78 Member
    Stop taking apetamin and trying to gain weight fast.

    People don't listen

    Lol yea u right! And I have...thanks everyone for the input!
  • slacker80
    slacker80 Posts: 235 Member
    If I could target a specific area in a world where this was possible than it would be my quads. (Sigh)
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    edited March 2017
    Stop taking apetamin and trying to gain weight fast.

    People don't listen

    Lol yea u right! And I have...thanks everyone for the input!

    Do yourself a favor, set a moderate deficit (where you are losing between 1/2-1lb per week) and follow a 3day full body resistance program. You will probably have to cut for a good period of time because you were overly aggressive with your weight gain, but you could potentially see some benefits. And once you get towards a more lean body, then you can slowly add more weight.

    If you want a booty focused program, look at StrongCurves. There is a body weight and barbell program.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
  • iammedee
    iammedee Posts: 3 Member
    Try doing core exercises with weights. Here is an example of my workout which reduces my stomach. I include this with my BodyPump routine.76kx365x48rx.png
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    iammedee wrote: »
    Try doing core exercises with weights. Here is an example of my workout which reduces my stomach. I include this with my BodyPump routine.76kx365x48rx.png

    These will strengthen your core muscles, but it wont do anything for cutting body fat.
  • lplummer324
    lplummer324 Posts: 78 Member
    iammedee wrote: »
    Try doing core exercises with weights. Here is an example of my workout which reduces my stomach. I include this with my BodyPump routine.76kx365x48rx.png

    Thanks! I will try these exercises
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    iammedee wrote: »
    Try doing core exercises with weights. Here is an example of my workout which reduces my stomach. I include this with my BodyPump routine.76kx365x48rx.png

    Thanks! I will try these exercises

    Once again for the cheap seats at the back. Working the muscles does not flatten the tummy. You cannot choose where fat is stored or lost. The ONLY way to reduce the size of your tummy is to lose fat, to lose fat you have to lose weight, to lose weight you have to eat at a deficit.
  • Chadxx
    Chadxx Posts: 1,199 Member
    edited April 2017
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    The old "table push aways" and "fork putdowns" on a consistent basis works best.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

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    I am surprised it took 8 posts for these to be mentioned. These are great for reducing fat, btw.
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