Weight training is also an important component of burning off belly fat. Since muscles burn off more calories than fat does when the body is at rest, having more muscle tone can help you to burn off more fat.

Can I lose fat by lifting weights only?

"It is absolutely fine to only lift weights to promote fat loss," Chag told POPSUGAR. (If you despise running, take a moment to celebrate. Now back to burning fat.) However, if you're trying to burn fat faster, you won't want to cut out cardio completely.

How long does it take to lose belly fat by lifting weights?

Scientifically, you can start to see results and lose belly fat for yourself in something as little as 2 weeks time. That being said, even if the timeline might be short, cutting around inches off your waistline could require a lot of hard work and following the right balance of diet and workout.