Belly fat isn’t just annoying, but it’s also linked to high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A study suggests that people with extra weight around the stomach are at risk of dying prematurely. This is yet another reason to start working on your core regularly!

Bright Side presents a 3-day exercise plan that will work wonders on your body — the belly area in particular! Each day you will need only six minutes of your time to perform the exercises. Just remember, no excuses are accepted when it comes to your health!

Day 1

The first part of your daily routine includes 3 simple exercises. It will take you about 5 minutes to perform them. If you have time and strength for more — repeat the sessions twice. Let’s begin!

1. The skyscraper (10 per side)

2. Windshield wiper (10 per side)

3. Army crawls (36 steps)

Day 2

The second day includes 4 exercises that are a little more difficult. Get ready for action!

1. Breakdancer (15 per side)

2. Skydiver (hold for 30 seconds)

3. Dead bug (10 reps)

4. Thread the needle (10 per side)

Day 3

On the third day, you will need to do 4 exercises. If performed right, they may feel really challenging. But don’t give up!

1. Crab kicks into Superman (6 per side)

2. Star leg raise (10 per side)

3. Side v-ups (10 per side)

4. Over/under (10 per side)

Bonus: A stronger core prevents lower back pain.

All of the above-mentioned exercises are aimed at targeting your core. The core is made up of your abdominal, lower back, pelvic and glute muscles. Back pain often is a side effect of a weak core. Therefore, strengthening the core muscles will help make your back stronger. Start doing the exercises on a daily basis and you’ll kill two birds with one stone: get rid of belly fat and back pain altogether!

Are you going to make these exercises part of your daily routine? Which of the exercises do you find the easiest and most difficult? We’re waiting for your comments and pictures below!