So you have a particular “problem area” and
want to work specifically on that to lose the fat from around it.
Unfortunately, spot reduction does not work in practice. It is a myth pushed by
some parts of the industry to help sell their particular new-fangled gadgets. We’ve
all seen the ads that promise to get you fit with some new miracle product that
has only just come out, and will burn more and more fat from just the right
areas in less and less time!
You cannot remove fat from just one area of
your body. Otherwise we would all be walking around with six packs! Fat comes
off from all over your body through exercise and a healthy lifestyle. It will
come off different areas of your body and at different speeds depending on your
genetic make-up, so it will be different for everybody.
Forget endless crunches and side leg raises
to try and burn fat from your abs and thighs. Instead get your body working
aerobically. This means cardio! Move more, for longer at higher intensity to
burn more fat. Following on from the previous articles, throw in strength
training too. This will help you gain muscle, which also helps to burn more
fat. This dual-pronged approach is what will really get the job done.
On top of this, get your foods right. It’s
an old saying that you don’t get abs from the gym but from the kitchen. Combine
the two elements of exercise and healthy eating and those “problem areas” will
take care of themselves.
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