Lose belly fat with this 15-minute morning workout

Why morning workouts are key for burning belly fat

Morning workouts kickstart fat loss. When you exercise early, your body uses fat stores for energy, making it easier to lose belly fat.

Since cortisol levels peak in the morning, the body is naturally primed to burn fat more efficiently than later in the day.

They increase endorphin production, improve focus, and help maintain high energy levels, making it easier to stick to healthy eating habits.

Moreover, by starting your day with movement, you create momentum that boosts the likelihood of staying active throughout the day.

How to do a 15-minute workout

Jump squats

Do 3 sets of 30 seconds.

To perform the exercise:

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
• Lower into a squat, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
• Jump as high as you can.
• Land softly into a squat position.

Jump squats (photo: eatthis.com)

Mountain climbers

It’s important to perform the exercise correctly, so follow these tips:

• Start in a high plank position with your wrists under your shoulders.
• Bring one knee toward your chest, keeping your body engaged.
• Quickly alternate your legs.

Do 3 sets of 30 seconds.

Mountain climbers (photo: eatthis.com)

Plank to push-up

Here’s how to do it:

• Start in a forearm plank position.
• Then push up into a push-up position.
• Lower yourself back down to the forearm plank one arm at a time.

Plank to push-up (photo: eatthis.com)

Bicycle crunches

This exercise is particularly effective for burning fat. Here's how to do it:

• Lie on your back, placing your hands behind your head, and lift your legs, bending your knees at a 90-degree angle.
• Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while extending your right leg.
• Switch sides, bringing your left elbow toward your right knee.
• Continue alternating sides with controlled twisting motions.

Bicycle crunches (photo: eatthis.com)

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