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Weight Loss Tip #81- Try belly dancing for a flat tummy

This workout increases your stamina, tones your muscles and helps you burn calories.

Weight Loss Tip #81- Try belly dancing for a flat tummy

Written by Tania Tarafdar |Published : April 24, 2015 11:06 AM IST

Are you looking to lose weight quickly? If your goal is to have a toned midriff then switching to a dance workout can get you there quickly. Belly dancing can help you burn calories while you have fun working out. The gyrating moves in belly dance can provide a good cardio workout, helping you tone your entire body. This workout increases your stamina, tones your muscles and helps you burn more calories. You can burn up to 400 calories in an hour of belly dancing. These 8 dance workouts can also help you lose weight.

The rhythmic belly movements target your abdominal muscles to give you a toned and sleek tummy. The workout engages your lower and upper abs along with your oblique muscles giving you a stronger core. If you want to lose weight from your glutes, thighs, hips, arms and legs, belly dancing can be perfect for you. Additionally, this dance form can also strengthen your spine and help relieve back pain.

Nowadays, belly dancing is taught in most fitness or dance studios. For better results, combine this dance with ab-toning exercises like push-ups and crunches. You can try these five types of crunches for a flat belly. Do not forget to eat a proper diet for effective weight loss.

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