5 Best Strength Exercises for a Slimmer Waist

Sculpting a slim and slender waistline is a goal many individuals strive to achieve—and not just to gear up for beach season! Excess fat around your middle can weigh you down (quite literally) and cause health problems such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, UT Southwestern Medical Center explains. By adding strength training to your routine, you'll burn extra calories, melt stubborn body fat, and keep the weight off. We spoke with Tyler Read, the founder of PTPioneer.com and a personal trainer who's been involved in health and fitness for the past 15 years, who breaks down five of the best strength exercises for a slimmer waist and total-body fat-blasting.

Read tells us, "Strength training is vital for long-term fat loss, which is a must for a slimmer waist. The added muscle your body will gain from heavy lifting contributes to increased daily energy expenditure, making weight loss more sustainable a...