If there is one strong motivation that can encourage people to do exercise, it is that stubborn belly fat. So those in pursuit of flat abs would normally do abs exercise, crunches, and the like. There is nothing wrong with these actually. In fact, they have been proven to help a lot of people. But what we often overlook is the importance of cardio exercises in achieving the same goal. There are however, things that we need to keep in mind should we use cardio work outs to take the belly fat away. First, look for the right kind of cardio that will help you burn calories and fat faster. Not all exercises are created equal. Turn to literature on the web for suggestions. Next, make it more intensive and shorter. Intensive cardio workouts will work out better than long period of monotonous exercises. And lastly, dont stick to the same workout. Diversify and enjoy.