10-minute morning workout for fast weight loss and belly fat burning

These exercises combine core engagement, cardio load, and full-body strengthening. They not only involve the abs but also activate several muscle groups and maintain an elevated heart rate.

Do these exercises every morning, and you will feel slimmer, stronger, and more energetic than ever before.

1 minute of skater hops

Skater jumps awaken the body and start burning calories. One minute of the exercise strengthens the glutes, legs, and oblique abdominal muscles while forcing the core to stabilize with each jump.

In addition, skater hops train balance and coordination, helping you move better throughout the day. Maintain a fast pace and land in a controlled way to get the most out of the exercise.

How to do it:

• Stand with your feet hip-width apart
• Jump to the right, softly landing on your right leg while moving your left leg back
• Jump to the left, landing on your left leg and swinging your right leg
• Continue jumping side to side for one minute

Exercise "Skater hops" (photo: eatthis.com)

1 minute 30 seconds of cross-body mountain climbers

This exercise engages all core muscles while also accelerating the heart rate. The cross-body movement targets the oblique abdominal muscles and keeps the abs under tension.

If performed quickly, it becomes a serious fat-burning challenge. Increase the pace while keeping your core tight.

How to do it correctly:

• Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders
• Pull your right knee toward your left elbow
• Return to the plank and repeat the movement by pulling your left knee toward your right elbow
• Alternate quickly and continuously for 90 seconds

Cross-body mountain climbers (photo: eatthis.com)

1 minute 30 seconds of V-ups

Alternating V-ups work both the upper and lower abs simultaneously. They also improve coordination and core control as you reach for each leg in a V-shaped motion.

Move with precision rather than using momentum to fully engage the core muscles.

How to do it:

• Lie on your back with your arms extended above your head
• Raise your right leg and reach for it with your left hand, tightening your abdominal muscles
• Lower and switch sides
• Alternate sides for 90 seconds, moving in a controlled manner

V-ups (photo: eatthis.com)

1 minute 30 seconds of fast feet and drop squats

The combination of fast feet and squat thrusts develops speed, strength, and core control. The movements mimic dynamic actions used in sports or high-intensity training.

To perform the exercise, follow these tips:

• Start by running quickly in place
• Every 5 seconds, drop into a squat, jumping your feet forward and touching the floor
• Continue this for 90 seconds

Fast feet and drop squats (photo: eatthis.com)

1 minute 30 seconds of plank reaches with taps

Forward movements in the plank position fully engage the abs.

Perform the exercise as follows:

• Start in a forearm plank with elbows under the shoulders
• Extend one arm forward and tap the floor
• Return to the plank and switch arms
• Continue alternating taps for 90 seconds without letting your hips sway

Plank reaches with taps (photo: eatthis.com)

3 minutes of standing knee drives

Standing knee crunches combine everything: core activation, cardio, and rotation. Breathe properly to power each repetition, and stand upright to avoid using momentum.

How to do it:

• Stand upright with your hands behind your head
• Raise your right knee while twisting your torso to bring your left elbow toward it
• Then raise the other leg
• Perform the movements alternately at a fast pace for three full minutes

Standing knee drives (photo: eatthis.com)

Earlier, we shared exercises for quick fat burning after age 40.

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