These moves only require your body weight to help burn pesky belly fat.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re dealing with pesky abdominal fat, you\u2019re not alone. This area of the body is particularly frustrating to deal with as one ages due to the loss of lean muscle, hormonal shifts, and reduced physical activity. In order to take charge of your body and reclaim your midsection, we received some useful insight from Dr. Milica McDowell<\/a>, Doctor of Physical Therapy, AVP of Education, Author, Exercise Physiologist at US Physical Therapy with more than 20 years of experience in sports\/orthopedics. Dr. McDowell cued us in on five stellar bodyweight exercises that can help burn abdominal fat<\/a> after 60\u2014no machines required.<\/p>\n Dr. McDowell is also a personal trainer, exercise physiologist, team and endurance sport coach, gym owner, 13-time Ironman finisher, 50K finisher, and CrossFit level 1 certified coach. Below, she shares five simple moves to add to your workouts.<\/p>\n Why do these bodyweight exercises<\/a> trump training on gym machines? According to Dr. McDowell, \u201cYour midsection won\u2019t change in isolation. It changes when your overall calorie demand goes up, when your hormonal environment shifts, and when your total lean muscle mass increases. Changing your midsection, no matter your age, requires disciplined movement and disciplined consumption\u2014period. You\u2019ve got to match your eating and drinking habits to your goals. If you get your nutrition in line, then [these bodyweight exercises] are super simple. No gym membership, no fancy training\u2014they just require a staircase, a kitchen counter<\/a>, and a pair of shoes.\u201d<\/p>\n \tLunges<\/p>\n \u201cLunges build single-leg strength and stability, which is directly transferable to walking, stepping off a curb, and catching yourself if you trip, all movements that matter even more after 60,\u201d Dr. McDowell explains. \u201cHold onto a counter if you are more comfortable and progress from there.\u201d<\/p>\n Stand tall with your feet parallel, hip-distance apart.
\nPlace your hands on your hips.
\nStep forward with one foot.
\nEngage your core as you bend your knees, lowering to form 90-degree bends in both legs.
\nKeep your upper body straight.
\nPress through your front heel and the ball of your back foot to rise back up.<\/p>\n