The exercises that target a hanging belly also known as "apron belly" are toe tap leg lifts, flutter kicks and scissor kicks, planks and variations, mountain climbers, reverse crunches and leg raises and leg drops.
These exercises help to reduce your overall body fat and also improve strength.
Although spot reduction is not possible, these types of exercises help to strengthen your lower abdominal wall, which creates a firmer and more toned appearance.
To do toe tap leg lifts, lay on your back, lowering your straightened legs and tapping your toes to the floor.
To do flutter kicks and scissor kicks, use small controlled movements while laying on your back to engage your lower abs.
For planks and variations, hold like the standard forearm plank to help tighten your entire abdominal wall.
Mountain climber exercise is a high intensity move which engages your core while in a plank position, driving your knees to your chest.
For reverse crunches, lay on your back and bring your knees toward your chest, focusing on lifting your hips off the floor.
And for leg raises and drops, lay on your back, raise and lower your legs to target your lower abdominal area.
Having a hanging belly is often a combination of abdominal fat and sometimes, loose skin.
So reducing your overall body weight through exercise and diet is also essential to see results.
And regular, consistent exercise like brisk walking, running or cycling also reduces your overall body fat.
Apron belly is a condition in which excess skin and fat tissue hangs over your lower abdomen and resembles an apron.
Apron belly is also known as pannus stomach or even mother's apron.
Causes of apron belly are rapid weight loss, age related loss of skin elasticity, significant weight gain and pregnancy.
Symptoms of apron belly are sagging skin over your abdomen which might extend over your pubic area or even to your thighs and it can also cause chafing, skin infections and discomfort.
Treatment for apron belly include weight loss, exercise and eating a healthy diet which also helps to reduce excess fat.
Surgery also known as a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty can also treat an apron belly by removing the excess skin and fat.
Apron belly is not always a medical concern although for some people it can be a source of body image issues or discomfort.
If you're concerned about your apron belly you should see a doctor.
Apron belly occurs when your belly and fat surrounding your internal organs expand which can be caused by weight gain or pregnancy.
Staying hydrated and getting regular exercise can help the apron belly go away.
You can also have a panniculectomy which can improve the appearance of your abdomen and relieve discomfort and irritation caused by the apron belly.
A panniculectomy is a type of surgery that removes hanging skin and fat from your lower abdomen which creates a smoother abdominal contour.