…The Truth You Need to Hear
Let’s get this out the way first: you cannot spot reduce fat.
No amount of crunches, sit-ups or “belly blaster” workout routines are going to magically melt fat off your stomach. That’s just marketing BS and if you see any coaches or influencers promoting this…RUN!
What you can do is burn more calories, build more muscle, and speed up the fat-loss process so your body eventually pulls fat from everywhere… including your belly.
Here’s how.
1. Cardio That Actually Works
If you’ve only got 20 minutes, you need to spend it wisely.
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StairMaster → burns a ton of calories fast because it’s intense and forces your whole lower body to work hard. If you’re short on time and already fairly fit, this is king.
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Treadmill (flat, no incline) → not bad, but let’s be real, it’s nowhere near as efficient. Great for complete beginners, though. You can start here and build your fitness up before moving to higher-intensity machines.
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Incline treadmill walking → the cheat code ✅. Crank the treadmill up on an incline and suddenly it’s a fat-burning machine without hammering your joints. This is typically the go-to for most clients I have, because the recovery time after is short too, where as something more intense like the stair-master can make you want to fall asleep right after!
Takeaway: cardio isn’t just about doing “something” — it’s about doing the most efficient thing for you right now.
2. Compound Lifts Beat Isolation Work
If you want to torch calories while building strength and muscle, compound exercises are non-negotiable.
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Deadlifts → work your entire body, grip, and core.
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Squats → legs, glutes, core and even upper back.
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Bench Press → chest, shoulders and triceps in one movement.
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Pull-Ups/Rows → lats, arms and core.
Why do these matter for fat loss? Because they recruit more muscles at once, which means you burn more calories during and after training. Bicep curls won’t do that for you.
3. Mix Cardio & Lifting for the Win
If belly fat is your target, the smartest way is combining the two:
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Weights → build muscle and as you build more muscle boost metabolism (which increases the calories you burn day to day).
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Cardio → burn calories and improve fitness (which helps you perform more efficiently over time).
Together, they create a calorie deficit and keep your body burning long after you leave the gym.
4. The #1 Honest Truth About Belly Fat…
Here’s the blunt truth: if your diet’s not in check, no exercise in the world is going to give you visible abs. Exercise is the accelerator… but nutrition is the steering wheel.
Track your calories, get your protein in, stay consistent and use these exercises to speed the process up. That’s how you actually lose belly fat.
Ready to Finally Drop the Belly Fat?
If you’re tired of wasting time doing endless crunches or running in circles with little to no results, it’s time to get a proper plan that actually works.
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