Beat Belly Bulge

When your body loses fat it melts off your entire body, not just one area. Not to mention that everyone body eliminates body fat differently depending on factor such as age, genetics, hormones, intensity of exercise, etc.  The best approach to beating belly bulge is eliminating some fat while simultaneously adding muscle.

According to the exercise experts at Life Fitness there are few things you can do to help you win the battle:

1. Make time for cardio.
Aerobic exercise at a moderate intensity trains your body to use fat for fuel more efficiently and is also good for your heart and overall health. Don't belong to a gym? Hit the pavement and go for a run, a brisk walk, a bike ride or try an at-home DVD.

2. Incorporate MUFAs into your daily diet.
MUFAs or monounsaturated fatty acids are found in foods such as olive oil, olives, nuts, seeds, avocados and dark chocolate and have been linked to reducing belly fat. Try adding a few of these treats in moderation to your daily diet.

3. Tone your core.
While spot-reducing body fat doesn't' work, spot-sculpting does. Sculpting means performing toning exercises focused on a specific muscle group to firm a particular area. So after your turn on the treadmill or bike, try ab exercises such as leg raises, crunches or Pilates.

You can do sit ups all day long but if you have a layer of fat covering your muscles, you won't be able to reveal the toned and sculpted six pack that's underneath.