One of the best ways to burn off belly fat and get a flat stomach is to do cardio workouts. But not all cardio is the same. Some workouts are much better at burning fat fast than others. The better your workouts, the faster you will get lean and firm.

So, which are the best belly fat burning cardio workouts? In my mind, it’s the following:

1. Running – My all time favorite. Running is an excellent way to burn fat from all over your body because it’s intensive and incorporates all the major muscle groups (and a lot of the minor ones too). Make sure to run at changing speeds to really push your body to the limit of its endurance. This will allow you to make the most of your workout time.

2. Rowing – The reason I love rowing is that it’s a strength workout and a cardio workout. This gives you a double benefit: you’re adding muscle tissue which helps to burn calories faster, and you’re shedding fat with the cardio stimulation you’re getting. You will also tone your arms in the process which is always a great thing.

3. Walking – Walking isn’t as intensive as running, but it’s an excellent cardio workout to burn belly fat if you make sure to do it right. Try to walk fast, walk at an incline, consider walking with ankle weights or dumbbells to add to the intensity.

4. Kickboxing – My coordination isn’t great so I don’t do well at these classes, but for those of you who dislike same pace cardio, this is an excellent way to get your entire body into shape and to burn some stomach fat in the process. You won’t even feel the time go by in these classes. They always end too soon.

5. Basketball – I love this sport because it incorporates a lot of jumping. When you jump, your body is always pushed to the limit. Also, basketball is an excellent team sport and a lot of fun. For most people, ball games are  lot more interesting cardio workouts then running or rowing, or any traditional cardio. If you play a good game, you will burn a lot of calories and also have a lot of fun in the process.