The Insight Corner Hub: 5 Quick HIIT Workouts To Melt Your 'Jelly Belly' for Good

If you want to get rid of your stubborn belly fat, you may want to try high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. HIIT workouts are a type of exercise that involves alternating short bursts of intense activity with periods of rest or low-intensity activity. HIIT workouts can help you burn more calories, boost your metabolism, and improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. They can also target your abdominal muscles and reduce the accumulation of fat around your waist.

In this article, we will share with you five quick HIIT workouts that you can do at home or at the gym to melt your jelly belly for good. These workouts are designed to challenge your whole body, especially your core, and keep your heart rate elevated throughout. You will need a timer, a mat, and a medicine ball for some of the exercises. You can adjust the intensity and duration of the workouts according to your fitness level and goals.

Before you start any of these workouts, make sure you warm up properly for at least 10 minutes. You can do some dynamic stretches, jogging, skipping, or jumping jacks to prepare your body for the high-intensity exercises. After you finish the workouts, cool down for at least 10 minutes with some static stretches, breathing exercises, or meditation to relax your muscles and lower your heart rate.

Here are the five quick HIIT workouts to melt your jelly belly for good:

Workout #1

This workout consists of four exercises that you will perform for 30 seconds each, followed by 30 seconds of rest. You will repeat the circuit for at least five rounds. The exercises are:

- Burpees: Burpees are a full-body explosive movement that works your chest, triceps, core, glutes, and legs. To do a burpee, start in a standing position, then squat down and place your hands on the ground. Jump your feet back into a plank position and do a push-up. Jump your feet back to your hands and explode up into a jump, reaching your arms overhead. Repeat as fast as you can¹.

- Mountain climbers: Mountain climbers are a great core exercise that also works your cardiovascular system. To do mountain climbers, start in a plank position with your wrists under your shoulders. Engage your core and pull your right knee toward your chest. Switch legs and pull your left knee toward your chest. Alternate legs as fast as you can¹.

- Plank holds: Plank holds are an isometric exercise that strengthens your core, back, and shoulders. To do a plank hold, start on your forearms and toes, keeping your body in a straight line. Engage your core and squeeze your glutes. Hold this position for as long as you can¹.

- Jump squats: Jump squats are a plyometric exercise that works your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. To do a jump squat, start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Then jump up as high as you can, landing softly on your feet. Repeat as fast as you can¹.

Workout #2

This workout consists of five exercises that you will perform for 40 seconds each, followed by 20 seconds of rest. You will repeat the circuit for at least four rounds. The exercises are:

- Side-to-side medicine ball slam: This exercise works your core, arms, and legs while increasing your power and coordination. To do this exercise, you will need a medicine ball (a weighted ball that you can hold with both hands). Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ball above your head with both hands. Slam the ball down to the right side of your body as hard as you can, bending your knees slightly. Catch the ball on the bounce and lift it above your head again. Slam the ball down to the left side of.

References

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