As the age increases, it is very common to accumulate belly fat along with the waist. This is usually because muscle mass decreases with increasing fat with age. Belly fat not only makes you not able to wear clothes of your choice but also makes you feel embarrassed. Apart from this, there are some health risks associated with belly fat such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, shortness of breath, heart disease etc.

You're not alone if you want to strengthen the core. Getting rid of stubborn belly fat is one of the most common goals for women looking to lose weight and get fit. Like other parts of the body, you can tighten and tone the fat of this part with exercise. Today we are telling you about 3 such exercises that women above 50 years of age can get an attractive body by reducing belly fat.

Yes, it is important to have a tight and strong core as it is responsible for the stability and flexibility of the body. Only with a strong core can one advance in their fitness journey. Fitness freak actress Bhagyashree also highlighted the need to work on core muscles. A few days ago, through her Instagram account, she told about the exercises to get a strong core in the Tuesday tips series.

Sharing the exercise, she wrote in the caption, 'Being thin and being strong are two different things. I'd rather be stronger so there's no restrictive diet for me. A tight core is more important for me than a flat stomach, so I work towards that.

See further wrote, 'Tight core helps with balance and coordination, maintains the strength of your spine. Simple exercises that can help you improve yourself. She also demonstrated 3 effective workouts that can help.

Toe Touches for Belly Fat

  • To do this, come into Downward Dog Pose.
  • Then touch your left toes with your right hand.
  • After this, come forward and come to the plank position.
  • Every time you touch your toes, exhale while keeping your back straight.
  • Do these exercise several times?

High Planks for Belly Fat

  • High plank is very effective for strengthening the core and reducing belly fat.
  • You can do with weights for added challenge and increased intensity.
  • To do this, hold dumbbells in your hands.
  • Then come into plank position.
  • Now lift the dumbbell upwards with your left hand.
  • Then do the same with the right hand.
  • After doing this exercise for some time, come back to the old position.

Sit-ups

  • Make sure you exhale when you come up.
  • Do this with weights for more intensity.
  • To do this exercise, lie down on your back.
  • Hold an exercise ball in your hand and bend your knees.
  • Then do sit-ups.
  • Do these exercise several times to reduce belly fat?

You too can get an attractive body even after the age of 50 by doing this exercise daily.

Article & Image Credit: Instagram (@bhagyashree)

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Your skin and body are different just like you. We endeavour to bring you accurate, safe and expertly verified information through our articles and social media handles but still consult your doctor before trying any home remedy, hack or fitness tip.