Morning Exercises That Target Belly Overhang After 60
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Key Points:
- Visceral belly fat is particularly harmful as it increases risks for type-2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, cancer, and negatively affects metabolic health by causing insulin resistance and chronic inflammation.
- Carly Harvey, a personal trainer specializing in peri/menopausal women, advises that after 60, factors like muscle loss, hormonal changes, stress, and poor sleep contribute to increased belly fat despite regular exercise.
- Traditional ab workouts may tone muscles but do not effectively reduce belly fat; a combination of increased daily movement, better sleep, stress management, and a nutritious diet is essential for fat loss.
- Harvey recommends starting with simple morning exercises such as bodyweight squats, standing marches, cross-body knee drives, and high planks to target belly fat and improve overall fitness gradually.
- Taking small, consistent steps toward lifestyle changes can help reduce belly fat and improve health, emphasizing balance over restriction.
