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Controlled side flexing is a standing exercise that helps reduce belly fat effectively after 60 years old. Graphics: Thanh Thanh
Controlled side flexing is a standing exercise that helps reduce belly fat effectively after 60 years old. Graphics: Thanh Thanh

Standing exercises help reduce belly fat effectively after age 60

THANH THANH (THEO EAT THIS NOT THAT) 26/04/2026 17:03 (GMT+7)

Standing exercises that help reduce belly fat effectively after age 60 include lifting your knees diagonally when standing, and controlled side bends.

Abdominal fat accumulation after age 60 often appears when the oblique abdominal muscles and core muscles are no longer working effectively. Instead of short-term high-intensity exercises, standing exercises that require continuous muscle tension help the body maintain stability, thereby supporting to firm the waist area.

A major advantage of these exercises is that they are easy to maintain daily. Regular muscle activation helps improve faster than interval training.

Raise your knees diagonally when standing

This movement directly affects the obliterated muscle and the entire core muscle, supporting rotation and stabilization of the body - an important factor in helping to slim the waistline.

Stand up straight, 2 legs hip-width apart. Lift 1 knee to the level of your body, bring to the opposite side. Hold short at the highest position and then lower slowly, alternating on both sides.

Bend sideways controlled

The exercise helps strengthen obliterations, improve waist firmness and balance strength on both sides of the body.

Stand up straight, 2 legs shoulder-width apart. One hand on the hip, the other hand sliding along the leg. Slowly return to the starting position and switch sides.

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