Best Home Workouts To Lose Belly Fat In 3 Weeks If you're gaining weight these days, it's likely to be on your stomach. Isn't it? Even though every person's body responds to weight gain differently, the belly is a region that is prone to fat retention, which leads to belly fat. This usually occurs because as people age, their muscular mass decreases and their fat mass increases. The following health hazards are associated with having too much belly fat: High blood pressure & cholesterol Type 2 diabetes Breathing problems Heart disease Due to these issues, it's a good idea to try and manage your belly fat. However, spot reduction isn’t a viable approach to losing belly fat but some great core-oriented exercises will torch fat all over the body, resulting in a stronger core. So, with that in mind, here is a detailed explanation of 5 of those 10 exercises for belly fat that you can try to help you slim down your waistline. 1. HIGH KNEE RAISES Maintain a straight posture and bring your knees to your chest alternatively. Continue the exercise while alternating the legs and moving at a sprinting pace. To burn more calories, perform at least 3 sets of 20 high knees on each leg. Speed is crucial. Move as quickly as you can. If you cannot raise your legs that high, then you can support your leg with your hands for stretching. This will lead to proper stretching of your hamstring, glutes region, and lower back and will reduce the chance of injury in further exercises. 2. JUMPING JACKS Maintain a straight back and keep your feet together. Draw a straight line with your shoulders and spread your hands out to the sides. Raise your hands over your head as you spread your legs. As you leap again, close your legs and then repeat. 3. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS Assume the plank position. Spread your hands apart, keep your back straight, and tense your core. Try to pull your right knee as close to your chest as you can. Repeat the motion while switching legs. Remember to maintain a strong core and keep the hips down. 4. BURPEES Place your feet about shoulder-width apart in a squat stance with your knees bent, and your back straight. Place your hands just inside your feet on the floor in front of you. While supporting your weight with your hands, kick your feet back until you are in a pushup posture and standing on your hands and toes. Keeping your body straight, do one pushup. Be careful not to slouch or shove your butt up in the air. Jump back to the starting position. Leap into the air swiftly so you land back where you began. As soon as you land, do another repetition. 5. SQUATS Place your feet shoulder-width apart as you stand up. Bend your knees, push your pelvis back slightly, and then squat down until your hips are parallel to the floor. These exercises can be performed easily at home and, if done consistently and correctly, can produce effects. Watch the complete video to learn how to perform each exercise perfectly. Moreover, it will not only help in reducing belly fat but will also help with toning, overall body conditioning, and improving joint mobility. AUTHOR Anushka Arora Hi, I am Anushka. I am a Content Crafter at 2X Nutrition Private Limited since 2023. I write about health, fitness, and Nutraceutical products. I’ve earned my bachelor’s and Master’s degree as English majors from the University of Delhi. My experience spans in-depth research and Content Editing. When am not curating content for the brand, I love to practice yoga and face yoga. I also enjoy binge-watching television series or sports.