15 Exercises you can do to eliminate belly fat in just 10 minutes a day

It may even seem simple: strength in the abs, a well-regulated diet and, bingo! The saggy belly disappears, right? Well, we know that, in practice, things are much more complicated than they seem. After all, a full gym routine usually takes at least an hour, and sometimes you just can’t find the time to train.

Fortunately, it is possible, even with just 10 minutes a day, to achieve the body of your dreams. In this post, you will find simple and effective exercises to improve the appearance of your abdomen.

O awesome.club understands how hectic modern life can be. That’s why we want to share a list of short and focused workouts. You can choose the ones you like best, combine them and practice them during your free time.

The best way to start your workout and warm up your body is to jump rope. This quick cardio workout is all you need to get a nice energy boost. Do it for 30 seconds.

Goals: This plank exercise, also known as “climbing,” is good for your abs, glutes, hip flexors, obliques, and shoulders.

What to do:

Plank position, leaning on your forearms. Place them on a mat and line up your elbows under your shoulders. Keep your core and back tight and bring your left knee up to your right elbow. Stay like this for a few seconds and return your leg to the starting position. Repeat the same movement with the right leg. Alternate legs for 30 or 40 seconds.

Tip: This exercise can be done on a yoga mat or bozu ball (advanced level).

Goals: this exercise helps burn fat in the oblique muscle area.

What to do:

Lie down on a yoga mat on your right side. Place your feet on top of each other. Lean on your elbow and lift your hips. Keep your body straight from head to heels. Place your left palm behind your head and slowly bring your left knee towards your left elbow. Hold the pose for a few seconds and return to the starting position. Repeat for 40 seconds on each side. Or, if you’re not trained, for 20 seconds.

Goals: the crab step tapping toes works the abdominal muscles.

What to do:

Start on a rug. Bend your knees and place your feet hip-width apart. Support with your hands. Raise the body. Your neck should be relaxed, but your core should remain tense. Lift one leg and try to reach the foot with the opposite hand. Hold this position for a few seconds and bring your leg and hand back to the starting position. Then do it with the other side. Repeat for 60 seconds, alternating legs.

Tip: Do not place your hips too high in the beginning, because the higher they are, the more difficult it will be to perform the exercise.

Goals: This exercise works your abdominal muscles.

What to do:

You will need a fitness ball for this exercise. First, place your hands on the ball with an opening of between 45 and 60 centimeters. Bring your legs back and support your body as shown in the image above. Make sure you form a straight line. Keep your core tense and lift your left knee into your chest. Hold it for a second and return to the starting position. Switch legs and stand firmly on the stability ball. Do the exercise for 30 seconds (20 seconds if you are not conditioned).

Tip: if you don’t have a fitness ball, you can perform the exercise on a yoga mat, starting in the plank position.

Goals: Warrior Pose targets the abdominal muscles, chest, shoulders, hamstrings, ankles, and legs.

What to do:

Land on your left foot and raise your right knee to hip level in front of your body. Keep your elbows bent at shoulder height. Lean forward and extend your arms in front of you as you stretch your right leg back. Keep your left leg slightly bent so your torso is parallel to the floor. Stay in this position for 10 seconds and slowly return to the starting position. Repeat the movement on the other side. Alternate sides for 60 seconds.

Goals: the Russian gyrus puts all the central, oblique and spinal muscles to work.

What to do:

Sit on the floor and place your legs straight in front of you. She backs up a bit and starts lifting her legs. They should be slightly bent at the knees. Stop when your knees line up with your chest. Keep your balance and core tight, and start by rotating your torso from side to side. Don’t move your legs. Do the exercise for 2 minutes.

Goals: This exercise works your glutes.

What to do:

Place your hands on the floor about shoulder-width apart. Raise your hips, keeping your legs straight. Make sure your spine is straight and your head is between your arms. Bend your right knee and bring it up to your right elbow, moving it with your entire torso. Pause for a second and then slowly lift the leg pointing towards the sky. Stay in this position for a few seconds. Then bring your leg to your right elbow. Do this for 30 seconds with each leg.

Goals: This exercise is inspired by yoga movements and targets the abdominal area, ribcage, and shoulders.

What to do:

Stand on the floor with your feet shoulder-width apart. Rotate your right foot to the right 90 degrees and turn your left foot slightly to the right. Your heels should be in line. Rotate your torso to the right, then begin to rotate your torso towards your left foot so that it is parallel to your right foot. Bend your right knee, keeping your legs tense. Place your right hand on the floor in front of your right foot. Your left hand should be raised and pointing towards the sky. Keep both hands straight and stay in position for 10 or 20 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

Goals: Medicine ball workouts target the triceps, abs, shoulders, calves, back, glutes, and quads.

What to do:

Grab a medicine ball and stand on the floor with your feet shoulder-width apart. Raise the ball above your head. Throw the ball against the ground as hard as you can using all your muscles. Then pick it up again. Keep your hands, spine and core tense. Repeat the movements for one minute.

Goals: this yoga exercise tones your shoulders, abs, and glutes.

What to do:

Lie on the floor face down. Extend your legs and place them at a distance of about 10 centimeters from each other. Place your palms just below your shoulders on either side of your body. Inhale and lift your chest by pressing your hands into the floor. Continue bending your upper body and back to where you feel comfortable. Keep your core tense. Stay in the pose for 10 seconds. Do 3 sessions of 10 seconds each.

Goals: V passes with the fitness ball target the abdomen, glutes and shoulders.

What to do:

For this exercise, you will need a Swiss ball (fitness ball). Lie down on the yoga mat and hold it with your hands behind your head. Tense your core muscles, raise your arms and place the ball between your legs. Lower your arms and legs, holding the ball. Pass the ball back to your hands in the opposite direction. Repeat 15 times.

Tip: If you don’t have a Swiss ball, you can use a large, heavy pillow.

Goals: Inverted crunches work all the muscles in the abdomen, with special emphasis on the lower ones.

What to do:

Lie down on the yoga mat and place your arms at your sides. Then lift your legs and place your thighs perpendicular to the floor. Bend your knees at a 90 degree angle. Tighten your abdomen and move your knees to your chest. The hips must be lifted off the floor. Breathe and hold the pose for a few seconds. Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat 30 times.

Hypopressive crunches are a great exercise to start or end your workout routine. They are not difficult to perform, but they have a great impact on the abdominal muscles. They are a great way to get rid of belly fat without wasting too much time.

What to do:

Stand with feet approximately shoulder-width apart. Your hands should remain on your hips. Exhale all the air you can from your lungs. Try to feel that there is nothing left in them. Open the ribs and try to draw in the stomach as much as possible. Imagine that you are trying to touch the spine with your belly. Hold like this for 20 seconds and release. Repeat 10 times.

Important: this exercise should be performed on an empty stomach to avoid digestive problems. If you have heart or lung problems, it’s better not to do it.

At the end of your workout, sit back in a chair, relax a bit, and do a simple activity: arm circles.

What to do:

Keep your back straight, bend your knees at a 90 degree angle and place your hands behind your head. Make circular movements with your elbows slowly.

This should help you improve your posture and tone your shoulders. It’s important to work sitting down, as poor posture when standing can make you look like you have a few extra pounds.

Do you have enough time to train in a gym? Or are you a very busy person? Do you already practice any of the exercises from the list above? Do you know others that we haven’t mentioned that you would like to share with us? Tell us in the comments!