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If you’re looking to lose weight, most physical activity is going to help, although there are exercises which specifically target belly fat and other common ‘problem’ areas. We’ve put together a list of some of our top fat burning exercises. Remember, you should always choose a workout plan which meets your specific needs; don’t overextend yourself or work with weights or equipment you don’t feel comfortable with.

Now, let’s begin.

Intro to burning fat

Certain areas on the body, such as the belly, tend to gather fat more quickly than others. It might be tempting to focus on exercises which target that specific areas, and that’s certainly not wrong—after all, lower belly fat has other health effects, too, such as improved heart health and better posture.

However, we’re going to focus on exercises which work out the body as a whole, which will also help burn belly fat and other problem areas. This holistic approach is actually more effective, and it also has other benefits, such as improved muscle tone and overall athleticism.

Fat burning workouts: step-by-step guides

We’ve got detailed step-by-step guides to plenty of safe, effective fat burning workouts. Pick your favourite to get started.

Want to learn more?

There is such a wide of variety exercises which burn fat, from strength training and aerobics to gentler workouts such as yoga. If you’re looking for some more personalised direction, get in touch with your friendly personal trainers at your local Gym. They’re on hand and happy to craft an individual workout plan to help make your fitness dreams a reality.

Barbell exercises

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Kettlebell workouts

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Push pull exercises

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Full-body home workout

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Other exercises

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Barbell bicep curl

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How to do an inverted row

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Total body exercises
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