Strength training is a key element to any weight-loss program, but registered dietitian and ACSM-certified personal trainer Jim White, owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, said cardio is still an essential to losing body fat, including from your belly.
"According to the ACSM, in order to lose weight, it is recommended to aim for 200 to 300 minutes a week of cardio," Jim said. "Shoot for five days a week of 45 to 60 minutes of cardio to really burn body fat and lose weight."