Belly overhang after 55? Do these 5 chair moves to burn calories and tighten your core.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re over 55 and frustrated with stubborn belly overhang that you just can\u2019t seem to get rid of, you\u2019re not alone. According to a 2022 survey<\/a>, more than half of Americans have abdominal obesity. But that doesn\u2019t mean you should throw in the towel and give up on your weight loss goals.<\/p>\n One of the biggest myths in fitness is that endless ab workouts are the best way to flatten your midsection. But in reality, crunches and sit-ups alone rarely deliver visible results, especially as you age. Research<\/a> shows that hormonal changes, slower metabolism, and natural muscle loss all shift how and where your body stores fat. That\u2019s why many traditional ab workouts stop working as you age.<\/p>\n Fortunately, what works better for weight loss are chair exercises that burn calories, engage large muscle groups, and strengthen your core without harming your joints. Far from being a watered-down option, chair-based training allows you to stay active, elevate your heart rate, and build muscle safely, especially if balance, joint pain, or mobility issues make floor exercises uncomfortable.<\/p>\n To find out which chair exercises are best for melting away unwanted belly fat, we chatted with Abbie Watkins, CPT<\/b>, a certified personal trainer with OriGym<\/a>, who shares her top best chair moves for older adults to combine strength and movement in a way that\u2019s accessible and sustainable.<\/p>\n But before we dive in, it\u2019s crucial to note that no exercise can \u201cspot reduce\u201d belly fat. Instead, performing exercises that engage your core while activating your legs and upper body can help your body burn more total calories. Eventually, that calorie burn combined with strength training can reduce belly overhang and improve how your waistline looks and feels.<\/p>\n Read on for Watkins\u2019 five most effective chair exercises for adults over 55.<\/p>\n