{"id":4930,"date":"2020-09-21T13:08:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T11:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holodia.com\/?p=4930"},"modified":"2022-09-30T15:18:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T13:18:46","slug":"how-to-burn-belly-fat-on-the-elliptical-workout-plan-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holodia.com\/fr\/vr-fitness-blog\/how-to-burn-belly-fat-on-the-elliptical-workout-plan-included\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Burn Belly Fat on the Elliptical (Workout Plan Included)"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ve noticed my belly fat deposits becoming more persistent since I\u2019ve turned 40: it just loves hanging on to me \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n

Seriously, getting older brings changes to our bodies that are hard to beat. Not impossible to beat though, with an extra effort.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you have an elliptical machine you are one step closer to this goal! I\u2019ll give you my suggestions, a few extra tips, and a 30-day workout plan to get rid of the belly fat!<\/span><\/p>\n

Elliptical Workouts Bring So Much More Than Burning Calories: Health Benefits of Elliptical Workouts<\/b><\/h2>\n

First of all, you need to know that belly fat is not just an esthetics problem, it can be a cause of serious health issues as well. Harvard Health<\/a> confirms that <\/span>deep abdominal fat is related to serious health problems including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My friend Najee, 61 years old, type 2 diabetic is a testament to it: it gave him high blood pressure issues and made him not able to exercise, something he solved by starting the HOLOFIT workout program. You can learn more about his success and road to health in How I Fixed My Health Issues with HOLOFIT<\/a> article.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Started on Your Elliptical: Make Sure You Burn Fat Effectively<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your elliptical machine works both your upper and lower body; when more of your muscles are working at once, you’ll burn more calories.<\/span><\/p>\n

And, if you have joint problems or you’re currently overweight, the non-impact nature of elliptical training will allow you to work out longer and harder without causing pain, according to the Mayo Clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Correct body positioning is key to getting a good workout on an elliptical machine. Step on to the machine and place your feet on the pedals, right in the middle. Make sure your foot is always flat on the pedal, avoid being on heel or toes only as it might put unnecessary pressure on your knees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the moving handlebars: this will increase the intensity of your workout when you push and pull them as you pedal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember to keep an upright posture with your chest out and your shoulders pulled back and down.<\/span><\/p>\n

The faster you pedal, the more calories you’ll burn to burn your belly fat. You can also increase the resistance to up the challenge. The harder your leg muscles have to work against resistance, again, the more calories you will burn ultimately resulting in fat burn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Losing belly fat takes time, but it\u2019s nowhere near impossible. Plan to get some sort of cardio workout \u2014 on the elliptical or another cross-training method \u2014 most days of the week for 15 to 30 minutes a session.<\/span><\/p>\n

And to learn more about How to Lose Weight Efficiently with Elliptical Workouts<\/a> just head to my other article here, I promise it will be a worthy reading!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Burning Belly Fat on Your Elliptical: Intensity Matters\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

One way to skyrocket your intensity is to do interval training. Contrary to steady-state cardio in which you maintain an almost constant heart rate throughout, interval training varies your heart rate. This gives a great during-the-workout and after-workout burn, meaning that your body continues to burn calories at a higher level even after you are done exercising!<\/span><\/p>\n

Interval training also helps you burn more calories in less time. I am always tight with time, and very often skip working out altogether because I can\u2019t find an empty 60-minute slot in my schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is why I created a quick, and super effective 15 minute HIIT training program for HOLOFIT. HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training, and you can squeeze those 15 minutes in at any time of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n