The Truth About Belly Fat And How We Help You Tackle It at Soma Fitness
Frustrated With Belly Fat That Just Won’t Shift?
If you’re training hard, eating “pretty well,” and still carrying stubborn fat around your stomach you’re not alone.
As coaches at Soma Fitness in Hale, this is one of the most common frustrations we hear:
“I’ve lost some weight, but my belly fat just won’t go…”
Here’s the truth and what you can do about it.
1. You Can’t Spot-Reduce Fat (No Matter What Instagram Tells You)
Let’s bust this myth once and for all:
You can’t target belly fat with ab workouts.
Sit-ups, crunches, Russian twists they might work your core muscles, but they don’t burn belly fat.
Fat loss is systemic, not local. Your body decides where it loses fat from based on genetics, hormones, and stress and for many people, the stomach is the last place to go.
That’s why you need a whole-body, structured approach.
2. Fat Loss Comes Down to Nutrition (Not Just Training)
You could be training five times a week but if your nutrition isn’t in check, belly fat will stay.
At Soma Fitness, we help you:
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Create a realistic calorie-controlled nutrition plan
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Prioritise high-satiety foods to reduce hunger
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Balance protein, carbs, and fats to preserve muscle
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Avoid extreme restriction that leads to binge eating
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Stay on track during busy weeks, holidays, and social events
You don’t need a detox. You need a system that fits your life.
3. Stress, Sleep & Hormones Play a Bigger Role Than You Think
Cortisol (your stress hormone) is linked to stubborn abdominal fat. And high stress, poor sleep, and constant stimulation can all keep your body in a state where it clings to fat.
We coach clients to:
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Improve sleep hygiene
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Reduce stress through movement, breathwork, and better boundaries
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Move more daily (outside of gym sessions)
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Train smarter, not just harder
4. Strength Training Is Essential Especially Over 30
Muscle is your metabolic engine. The more lean mass you carry, the more fat you burn at rest and the more your body shifts from “soft” to strong and defined.
We help clients build lean muscle with:
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Focused, progressive resistance training
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Expert technique coaching (so every rep counts)
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A blend of strength work, conditioning, and mobility
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Just 2–3 efficient sessions per week
5. We Track the Right Progress Not Just the Scales
Fat loss isn’t just about weight. In fact, you might see body composition changes (waistline down, muscle up) without the scale budging.
We track:
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Measurements (especially waist and hips)
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Progress photos
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Strength gains
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Energy, mood, sleep, and confidence
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Fit of clothes and real-world performance
Want to Get Rid of Belly Fat For Good?
If you’re tired of doing everything “right” and still not seeing your stomach shift, we can help.
✅ Personalised training and nutrition coaching
✅ Expert support and accountability
✅ Sustainable strategies that fit real life
✅ Private 1-1 coaching studio in Hale, Altrincham
Come see us at Soma Fitness, 37 Hale Road, Altrincham WA14 2EY
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Check out real client results on Instagram @somafitness
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