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5 quick exercises to help you eliminate belly fat

In this article, you will be shown how to eliminate those unwanted belly fats with five quick exercises.

This is so because the visceral fat in the middle of the body makes toxins that affect the way the body works.

And cytokines, which is one of the toxins, increases the chances of heart disease and make the body less sensitive to insulin at the same time. Thus leading to a condition which causes diabetes.

This, among many other reasons, is why most women consider belly fat as one of the most annoying experiences that one can possibly experience.

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And for the good number of them, getting a lean midsection is a desire that has become a dream.

However, in this article, you will be shown how to eliminate those unwanted belly fats. All that is required of you is a deep sense of commitment that will help you scale through the interesting process.

Here are some effective workouts that will help you get rid of those unwanted belly fats.

1. Crunches

When it comes to the elimination of belly fat, no exercise does it faster than crunches. However, there are some certain things that should be noted before getting started:

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Don't enter the full sit-up position while performing crunches; just raise your back a few inches from the ground.

This will prevent the chances of you hurting your back.

Also, jerking your head forward while doing crunches will put pressure on your neck and result in pain.

Here's how to perform crunches exercise

2. Plank

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The plank, like every other exercise, has its own basic function. It is a core strengthening exercise that works the transversus abdominis muscle.

Although some certain amount of calories will be burnt during the process of performing the exercise, its primary purpose is to strengthen the midsection and reduce low back pain.

Here's how to perform plank exercise

3. Side crunch

The side crunch exercise can be said to be one of those exercises that were specially designed to reduce fats in the belly region. And interestingly, side crunch can be practiced without much physical stress and strain.

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Here's how to perform side crunch exercise

4. Vertical leg crunch

The vertical leg crunch is a traditional exercise that can be very effective when it comes to burning belly fat. Like the prank exercise, this exercise aims at strengthening the middle as well as the side abdominal muscles.

Here's how to perform a vertical leg crunch

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5. The captain's chair

The Captain's chair exercise has been found to be one of the best exercises to work the muscles of the abdomen. As a matter of fact, the American Council on Exercise named it to be one of the most effective ab exercises.

Here's how to perform the captain's chair exercise

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