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Jane McGuire

How to lose belly fat — 10 exercises to try

A photo of a woman holding a kettlebell in the gym.

Losing belly fat is a common fitness goal, but it's important to approach it with sensitivity and consideration for your overall health. Beyond aesthetic reasons, reducing belly fat can significantly improve your health, as research links larger waist sizes to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

It's crucial to understand that spot-reducing fat through exercises like crunches is a myth. Effective fat loss involves a combination of factors including a balanced diet, sufficient sleep, regular exercise, hormone regulation, and stress management. Here's everything you need to know about body fat percentage, and how to calculate yours. 

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