{"id":602518,"date":"2026-04-23T23:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T23:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/602518\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T23:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T23:27:08","slug":"morning-exercises-that-target-belly-overhang-after-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/602518\/","title":{"rendered":"Morning Exercises That Target Belly Overhang After 60"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shrink your \u201clove handles\u201d by adding these moves to your morning.<\/p>\n<p>If you have excess belly fat, it\u2019s time to take action. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/groceries-target-visceral-fat-30-days\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visceral fat<\/a>, the type that wraps around your organs, is especially dangerous, because it can increase your risk of type-2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and cancer. It also negatively impacts your metabolic health, causing insulin resistance and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/eating-habits-to-fight-inflammation\/\" target=\"_blank\">chronic inflammation<\/a>. Now that you have a better understanding of why it\u2019s so bad for you, let\u2019s learn the steps you can take to get rid of it.<\/p>\n<p>We spoke with <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/carlyharvey.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Carly Harvey<\/a>, a personal trainer, online coach, and Clubbercise instructor at Champneys, who shares four morning exercises that help flatten belly overhang faster than ab workouts after 60. Harvey has made it her mission to help individuals revamp their lifestyle through balance rather than restriction and received a certificate to train peri\/menopausal women.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter 60, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/3-2-8-workout-burns-belly-fat-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\">belly fat<\/a> becomes more common due to a mixture of reasons. As we age, we lose muscle mass (sarcopenia), which affects the muscles around the tummy area,\u201d Harvey explains. \u201cHormonal changes in the body such as a drop in oestrogen and testosterone added to increased stress and poor sleep which can increase cortisol, all of which are linked to storing belly fat. These changes in the body negatively affect individuals and even if they are actively exercising they will still make an impact and can mean more belly fat; something that a younger person wouldn\u2019t struggle with so much.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While ab workouts can help sculpt abdominal muscles, they don\u2019t deal with the belly fat your body stores on top. You can actually perform crunches and still, that belly overhang won\u2019t budge. According to Harvey, you can effectively burn belly fat by adding more movement to your days, adopting better sleep habits, managing stress, and consuming a nutritious diet.<\/p>\n<p>Start small and work your way up until you start seeing results. The important thing is to take that first step!<\/p>\n<p>\tBodyweight Squats<\/p>\n<p>Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart on the floor.<br \/>\nExtend your arms ahead of you or place your hands on your hips.<br \/>\nBend at the knees and hips as you lower into a squat.<br \/>\nDescend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.<br \/>\nPress through your heels to rise back up to standing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article__related-link\"><a class=\"related-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/7-minute-morning-standing-routine-belly-pooch-after-50-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"> 4 Daily Standing Drills That Flatten Belly Overhang Better Than Ab Workouts After 45<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\tStanding March<\/p>\n<p>Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.<br \/>\nLift your left knee up to hip height, pausing for a moment at the top and keeping your core engaged.<br \/>\nLower your foot and repeat with your right knee, holding it at the top for a moment before lowering.<br \/>\nMaintain solid posture and steady breathing throughout.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED:<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/bodyweight-moves-burn-belly-fat-after-45\/\" target=\"_blank\"> 8 Bodyweight Moves That Burn Belly Fat Faster Than HIIT After 45<\/a>6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n<p>\tCross-Body Knee Drives (Standing or Elevated)<\/p>\n<p>Stand tall, feet hip-width apart and hands behind your head.<br \/>\nActivate your core as you drive your left knee toward your right elbow.<br \/>\nReturn to the start.<br \/>\nRepeat on the other side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article__related-link\"><a class=\"related-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/best-walking-method-shrink-belly-fat-after-50-trainer\/\" target=\"_blank\">The #1 Walking Method To Shrink Belly Fat Fast After 50, According to a Trainer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\tHigh Plank<\/p>\n<p>Place your hands under your shoulders.<br \/>\nPress into the pads of your fingers and hug your inner arm toward your armpit.<br \/>\nWalk your feet out to hip-width.<br \/>\nEngage your abs, squeeze your buttocks, and pull upward through your quads.<\/p>\n<p>Alexa Mellardo<\/p>\n<p>\t\tAlexa is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist based in Greenwich, CT. She has 11+ years of experience covering wellness, fitness, food, travel, lifestyle, and home.\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"c-article-short-bio__more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/author\/alexa-mellardo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more about Alexa <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shrink your \u201clove handles\u201d by adding these moves to your morning. 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