Fitness coach shares effective routine for reducing belly fat

A fitness coach has shared a simple exercise routine to help people reduce belly fat. Patrick Hong recently posted a video on Instagram suggesting an effective alternative to traditional crunches. Instead of doing endless crunches, he recommends focusing on weighted squats. For this exercise, grab some dumbbells or a barbell and perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions. Patrick claims this move is great for both the core and glutes. Next, he advises pairing the squats with incline walking on a treadmill. This should be done at a 10 to 12 percent incline, at a speed of 3 to 4 miles per hour, for 10 to 15 minutes. This combination keeps the heart rate up while minimizing stress on the joints. The final exercise in the routine is hanging knee raises. Using a fixed bar, tuck your knees to your chest slowly without swinging your legs. This helps strengthen the abs, making them visible once fat is reduced. To complete the circuit, perform 3 to 4 rounds of these exercises. Patrick emphasizes that being in a caloric deficit is also important for effective fat loss.