Walking is one of the best exercises to lose belly fat. Incorporating certain techniques while walking, helps increase the body’s fat burning process, bringing higher belly fat loss efficiency.
1. Walking backwards (backwards)
Walking backwards can help you lose more weight than walking gently forward. This type of walking requires more effort to maintain balance, burning more calories than the same speed when walking forward.
According to the American Academy of Sports Medicine (ACSM), brisk walking burns 4.3 METs (metabolic equivalents), while walking backwards burns 6.0 METs.
Walking backwards is also effective for older adults, because it puts less pressure on the knees and is also beneficial for brain health.
2. Walking with poles (Nordic Walking Technique)
Nordic walking technique involves walking with poles, which can be a great way to work your upper body in addition to your legs, burning 20% more calories than normal walking, helping to reduce belly fat.
According to Harvard Health, Nordic walking can reduce fat mass, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides, waist circumference, and increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
