Forget countless crunches; Savannah White shows why strength training is the secret weapon for obstinate belly fat burning.
Although spot reduction is a fallacy, strength training builds lean muscle creating a metabolic powerhouse that burns fat more effectively than cardio by itself. Savannah’s method helps you shape a better, slimmer midsection by combining science with doable plans.
The metabolic requirement of muscles is the magic. Muscle tissue consumes calories even at rest unlike fat. Whether you’re working out or relaxing, Savannah says every pound of muscle developed raises your basal metabolic rate (BMR), so you’ll burn more calories all throughout the day. Squats, deadlifts, and push-ups train several muscle groups, therefore optimising calorie burn both during and after workouts—a phenomena known as EPOC—excess post-exercise oxygen consumption.
But what about visceral fat—that deadly fat around organs? Savannah emphasises studies demonstrating strength training lowers this hidden fat more precisely than aerobic exercise by itself. Resistance exercises provide an internal milieu unfriendly to belly fat storage by reducing insulin resistance and regulating chemicals like cortisol.
Her prescription? Three key strategies:
- Progressive overload: Gradually increasing weight or reps to challenge muscles
- Full-body focus: Prioritizing exercises that build functional strength
- Strategic recovery: Allowing 48 hours between working the same muscle groups
Savannah also busts the “bulky” myth—women notably gain from strength training without appreciable weight increase. “It’s about building a furnace,” she explains, “not only chasing a number on the scale.” Match your regimen with adequate sleep and a healthy diet; your jeans will fit differently than you would have imagined sooner rather than later.
