Mountain climbers top home exercise for over-50s to burn belly fat
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Updated · Okdiario · Apr 28
Mountain climbers top home exercise for over-50s to burn belly fat
3 articles · Updated · Okdiario · Apr 28
Certified trainer Jarrod Nobbe recommends four sets of 20 reps per leg, saying the move combines cardio and strength in a single bodyweight exercise.
Performed from a high plank by driving knees toward the chest, it works the core, arms and legs, raises heart rate and can be modified for different fitness levels.
The report says mountain climbers may suit older adults better than some gym routines because they train multiple muscle groups, need no equipment and support consistency alongside diet, planks and squats.
Are mountain climbers really the best way for people over 50 to lose belly fat, or could other exercises be just as effective?
How might new discoveries about fat cell proteins and metabolism change the way we approach belly fat loss after 50?