Ready to Battle that Belly Fat? Let’s go!

Do these core exercises work best?

Nothing is more frustrating in midlife than dealing with extra fat around the middle! 😣

It sure sneaks up on you, doesn’t it?
You feel like you’re busier than ever.
• Launching your kids
• Helping your aging parents
• Connecting with loved ones.


But, the hard reality is:


A DECLINE in overall physical activity is the #1 cause of midlife weight gain!


Then, the quick answer must be to do more “ab” exercises to target that pesky belly fat.
Friend, I’m sorry to break it to you,
That’s never going to work.


Here’s why: 👉 You CAN spot strengthen, but you CAN’T spot reduce.


Your body just doesn’t shed fat like that.
Doing a variety of core exercises WILL strengthen your core muscles (making them feel firmer, stronger & more engaged),
But that won’t get rid of the fat laying on top of those core muscles.
So, while moving more is essential to reducing belly fat, you need to be more strategic about how you train your midsection.

JUST ONE THING

If ab exercises won’t get rid of belly fat, is there any point to training the core?

Yes!!

It’s never a waste of time to build a strong core.

And ultimately, it WILL help you with your fat loss goals!

Your JUST ONE THING to Lose Body Fat

Build a Stronger Core


A strong core is the foundation to make every form of exercise more effective.

And with a stronger core, your capacity for results-driven, fat burning workouts goes way up ⬆️.

So, YES - core exercises are still worth doing!

Even if they aren’t spot reducing fat.For best results, make sure you’re choosing functional core exercises that train the stability of your entire trunk.

***Not crunches and sit-ups, PLEASE!***

🙏Here are the best core exercises that you can start with today:

3 Beginning Core Exercises

  1. Bear Crawls: Start on all fours or with arms on a chair, lift knees off ground while exhaling, then gently set your knees down & repeat. Do 8-10 reps
  2. Pelvic Tilt + Toe Taps: Start laying on floor with knees up & bent, alternate tapping one foot down on floor; Tuck your pelvis to press your lower back down into floor for stability. Do 8-10 reps per side.
  3. Birddog: Start with hands & knees on floor. Lift and hold opposite arm & leg; Do not allow back to arch, imagine pushing hand & foot to opposite walls, not the ceiling, to maintain stability. Hold for 4-5 deep breaths per side.

Extra Tip: You CAN train your core muscles everyday, especially when you’re first starting to build up your overall core strength. This free 5-Day Core Tune Up program is a great daily core workout to follow!

Did You Know...

  • Your CORE is so much more than just the “ab” muscles! It’s comprised of your obliques, glutes, low back muscles, hip flexors and deep trunk muscles like your diaphragm, pelvic floor and transversus abdominis muscles.
  • Countless sit-ups are one of the worst ways to strengthen your core. Repetitive flexing through your spine can place your back at risk, leading to poor posture and even hip problems.
  • The best “belly fat reducing” workouts are actually full body strength and power training workouts that activate lots of muscles - your legs, arms AND entire trunk - not just your abs.

Until next week... Be strong💪