Flatten Your Belly In Time For The Beach

As a personal trainer I am frequently asked, “What’s the best way to lose belly fat?”  Or sometimes I’m told, “I have been doing lots and lots of sit-ups and crunches but I don’t seem to be losing my belly.”

Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone.

Underneath that layer of fat there are muscles and yes we do need to work those muscles by doing sit-ups, crunches and other abdominal exercises because a higher muscle content means we burn body fat more efficiently.

But it is a common fitness misconception that you can get rid of belly fat by working your stomach muscles… (Click to read the full article)