The trick to getting rid of your love handles is, obviously, burning fat. The problem with most exercises is that they do not burn fat at a high enough rate to make a difference. I am going to explain some fundamentals and then tell you a few of the best exercises to get rid of love handles.

First you need to understand exactly what we are trying to achieve here. To lose a pound of fat requires you expend 3,500 calories of energy. When you consider that the average person only burns 2,000 calories in the average day you realize what a daunting task it is.

The next thing you need to understand is that you cannot spot reduce fat around your waist. This means that whatever you do to burn calories will reduce your overall body fat percentage.

Most people resort to running long distances to burn fat. However, the next thing that you need to know is that Japanese scientists have discovered that periods of brief physical exertion interspersed with brief periods of rest are the best ways to burn fat.

So now this brings us to the use of a kettlebell which is a piece of Russian equipment that looks like a cannonball with a handle. Because of its unique shape the KB can be swung unlike barbells and dumbbells. This swinging brings a cardiovascular element into KB workouts that traditional weight lifting just doesn't have. This added element actually enables you to burn up to 20 calories a minute and drop as much as 1% of body a week! There are hundreds of different exercises you can do and all of them will help you get rid of your love handles.