Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing of Central Queens With 5 of the Best Ways to Lose Belly Fat After 50

  • By Ady Fox
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  • 22 Sep, 2020

Whether it's due to a slowing metabolism or hormonal changes, it seems like belly fat becomes more and more stubborn as we get older. While it seems like those crunches and fad diets never work, there are ways to shed that belly fat. The key, however, is to be consistent; it's a long game, and it takes constant work to stay in shape as the years go by.

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing of Central Queens has five of the best ways to lose belly fat after 50.

  1. Yoga

If you haven't tried yoga, you might be surprised to hear that you can burn up to 300 calories per hour in a session that isn't even that vigorous. Studies found that those practicing yoga regularly had lower cortisol levels, which reduces stress and belly fat storage.

  1. Limit Alcohol

Many alcoholic beverages, especially carb-loaded beer and sugary cocktails, go straight to your midsection. The body also puts a priority on breaking down alcohol over food, which slows your metabolism in the long run.

  1. Swimming

Swimming is a great option for exercise as we age because it's low-impact and virtually impact-free on joints. A freestyle swim can burn up to 600 calories per hour.

  1. Eat More Seafood

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can cut belly fat by as much as 30%, and seafood options like salmon and tuna are loaded with omega-3s. Walnuts and flaxseeds are also great sources.

  1. Get in a Good Sleep Routine

One study in the journal Sleep found that people who routinely didn't get the proper amount of sleep (fewer than seven hours per night) gained 32% more belly fat over a five-year period than those who got a routine seven to nine hours of sleep per night. You'll also want to try to go to bed and wake up at the same time so your body gets into a good rhythm.


To learn more about Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing of Central Queens and all of the services they offer, visit https://www.sapphirerehab.com/.

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