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Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 17
Canham Recommends 5 Core Exercises for Adults Over 55 as Belly Fat Resists Spot Reduction
Updated
Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 17

Canham Recommends 5 Core Exercises for Adults Over 55 as Belly Fat Resists Spot Reduction

3 articles · Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 17

Summary

  • Five classic moves—modified crunches, bent-knee leg raises, dead bugs, bird-dogs and forearm planks—are recommended for adults over 55 to strengthen the core and improve midsection function.
  • Canham says the routine will not directly burn belly fat, because spot reduction is not physiologically possible; instead, it targets both surface abs and deeper stabilizing muscles.
  • The exercises are framed as more joint-friendly than high-volume sit-up routines, with most prescribed for 2 to 3 sets and planks held for 20 to 45 seconds.
  • Hormonal changes, muscle loss and lower activity levels tend to increase belly fat with age, making posture, balance and spinal support a bigger focus than rapid fat loss.

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