Michael Mosley reveals belly fat burning exercise that's 'better than running'

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Michael Mosley has named an exercise move that's been found to be better at busting belly fat than cardio.If running, skipping, and burpees sound like your idea of a bad time, there's good news.

The creator of the Fast 800 and author of Just One Thing has recently addressed the best way to get in shape and even help you live longer and sleep better.Also known as aerobic exercise, cardio is usually the prescribed method for the losing weight around your midline, but according to Michael Mosley, there's a more effective exercise that will help you lose fat.Speaking on 'Stay Young' podcast that was broadcast on Radio 4 today, Michael focused on the best exercises to rejuvenate your body, reports Wales Online.More commonly referred to weight training, resistance exercise is the key to burning belly fat and the 66-year-old presenter says he has a daily habit of doing two bodyweight exercises every morning.Michael began the show saying: "Today I’m doing something that will not only help me stay strong but should also improve my memory, my sleep, my waistline, make me look good and perhaps even help me live longer - I’ve been doing press-ups.

I try to do at least 30 of these every day, followed by at least 30 squats."The presenter explained: "Resistance exercises are the quickest and simplest way to improve your muscle mass.

Gym bunnies have long known this. But it is something we should all do and that’s because maintaining your muscle mass is one of the best ways to preserve your health as you get older.