No weightlifting, 4 exercises to burn calories and reduce belly fat after age 50

Thanh Thanh (Theo Eat This Not That) |

No need to lift weights, some exercises that you can do help burn calories and reduce belly fat after age 50 such as walking, jogging...

Jumping rope

Jumping rope is an exercise that helps increase heart rate, improve coordination and increase stamina for the lower body. This is also an easy way to exercise for a short time but still brings high efficiency if maintained regularly.

Choose a rope that fits your height, stand straight, elbows close to your body. Rotate the rope by your wrist, jump lightly enough across the rope and hold your abdominal muscles tightly. Perform 5 sets, 60 seconds each set, rest for 30 seconds between sets.

Intermittent running

Intermittent running helps burn more calories without running long distances. Interspersing fast running and walking helps increase cardiovascular endurance and keep the workout flexible and easy to maintain.

Start with 5 minutes of walking or light jogging to warm up, then, 30 seconds of fast jogging and 60 seconds of walking. Repeat 6-8 sets, ending with a relaxing walk.

Walking

Walking is a simple but effective exercise, suitable for everyone. Maintaining daily walking helps burn calories stably, improve posture and strengthen overall health.

Keep your back straight, shoulders relaxed, walk naturally and maintain a moderate pace. Do 1-2 sessions/week, each session 20-40 minutes. Rest when necessary between sessions.

Leg-crossing dance

Legroom dancing is a full-body exercise that helps increase heart rate and improve coordination. You can do it anytime of the day to increase exercise.

Stand up straight, jump your legs to both sides, and at the same time, raise your hands high. Then, return to the starting position. Perform 4 sets, each set 30 - 45 seconds, rest for 30 seconds between sets.

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