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FREDON As the women finished their push-ups, they sprinted 50 meters to another workout station where they performed countless squats with a weighted medicine ball until their fitness instructor told them to move to another station.
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I’m 17 by the way in case you’re assuming I’m some middle aged mommy trying to get rid of post-pregnancy fat. haha.

Fat is burned when you walk, talk, run, swim, bike or any other activity. Glycogen/carbohydrates is burned in a larger proportion when you need energy for quick intense activities such as sprinting or weight lifting.

Running burns fat and is the primary fuel source for ultra distance athletes (or distances that require 3+ hours.). Belly fat can be more quickly burned off by low intensity long slow distance running. That is running at conversational pace for 30-60 minutes 4x per week. If you wish to target the belly fat faster, spin cycling cross training and swimming will accelerate the process as core muscle groups are engaged in running, biking and swimming.

Skip the sit ups and take a pilates class instead.

I would also recommend a pilates class. The fat that is burned the fastest is the fat that is closest to the muscle groups being worked at an aerobic (fat burning) rate.

I think I have to clarify something for you. You cannot spot reduce weight, meaning that you can’t only lose weight from one area of your body by doing a certain exercise. So for example running won’t only help your legs and crunches won’t only make you lose weight from your belly. When you do cardio exercise, which is any exercise that gets your heart rate up and makes you sweat, your body starts burning off calories taking them from the stored carbs and fat in your body. So when you are doing cardio exercising, no matter what kind of exercise you are doing you are losing weight from the most prevalent source on your body. So if you have a big butt/thighs you’re probably taking most of your weight off from that area. The only way to flatten your stomach is to do cardio exercise and get a healthy low calorie diet. Try to stay at 1800 calories or below everyday, but don’t go too low stay above 1600 calories in a day. So to recap: 1. You can only flatten your tummy by doing cardio and you’ll end up losing weight from your whole body. 2. There are NO exercises you can do to ONLY flatten your stomach. 3. Stay between 1600 and 1800 calories in a day 4. Do about 45-60 min of cardio 4 days per week(running, stationary bike, stair master, even swimming can be cardio) 5. Out of the 1600-1800 calories in a day that you are getting at least 250-300 should be from fruits and veggies. Any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to email me. This is what I specialize in.

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a few days ago on The Dr’S they had a diet for banishing belly fat but I missed what the diet was, does anyone know what they said about it or anyone know of a diet for ridding the belly fat?

Here is how to get rid of belly fat:

First you should know that it is not possible to spot reduce fat in just one part of your body, like your belly. In order to lose belly fat you will need to lose the fat all over your body.

In short you may need to start:

1) Eating healthier, this means:

Eat smaller meals
Eat more meals a day
Don’t starve yourself
Eat more vegetables and fruit
Drink more water
Less sugars and empty calories (less soft drinks, cakes, cookies)
Switch to whole wheat versions of your bread and pasta, brown rice instead of white rice

2) Exercising:

Forget crunches, crunches work your ab muscles but they don’t burn enough calories to eliminate belly fat, if you do hundreds of crunches daily you will have great abs but you won’t see them under your belly fat.

I prefer full body exercises they burn the most calories and increase you metabolism for a few hours after your workout.

Get a training partner or if you have a lot of weight to lose consider a fitness trainer, a very worthwhile investment – of the money you save on junk food for example =)

Try also to reduce stress and get enough sleep. Both of these are related to weight gain and emotional eating.

For more try: http://www.2losebellyfat.com

I wish you all the best,
John

Those rich in CALCIUM and L-CARNITINE…

Such as skim milk and red meat…

Scientists have proven that high calcium intake can reduce deposits of fat in your abdomen.

L-Carnitine helps your cells to produce energy from fats.

Hope this helps…

Harold
ACE-certified Personal Trainer

The only fat on my body is my belly. I have had three children and I am small everywhere else. My belly isn’t real big, just some jelly to get rid of! Help!

Crunches and sit-ups only increase muscle mass in the abdominal region. In order to rid yourself of fat you must do cardio while taking in less calories at each meal. Belly fat is the most stubborn on anyone’s body so it takes some work. The best combo for burning fat is weights and cardio.

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I’m not trying to lose a bunch a weight i just want to get build up slightly for this summer. I can’t afford expensive weights but i’m up for suggestions on how to lose weight and maybe even work out with home appliances.

Stop eating the fatty foods you indulge on, jog a few times during the week, drink LOTS of water, eat salads, fruits and veggies. You should be good to go by summer. Good luck!

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do crunches work?

Crunches don’t work. Need a proper nutrition and body exercises.

Follow these tips -

1) Eat more steam food, lean meat, lean protein, vegies and fruits

2) Cut out the junk food, soda drinks and snacks. Get rid of the junk food from the cupboards! Eat cashew / almond nuts instead.

3) drink plenty of water / green tea

4) Exercise – look at combining weights and cardio into your program. you can look at alternating upper and lower body exercises without rest, say bicep curls, then lunges , rest and repeat. With cardio, try sprinting 100m, jog 100m and repeat.

Here’s a review link to a program
http://www.squidoo.com/turbulencetrainingreviews/

For flatter stomachs, read this blog on the truth about six pack abs -
http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/

5) Have 5-6 healthy meals a day(1 plate portions) to keep your body satisfied

6) if you have cravings drink water or eat fruits
here’s an article to a healthy diet
http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/09/how-to-get-in-shape-4-crucial-keys.html
http://www.squidoo.com/fatloss4idiotsreviews/

7) have an action plan for long term goals, start off with small goals and increase it gradually over time. And you will see in your size drop.

form a support group. Make yourself accountable to someone like your parents/relatives/friends/partners. Best yet, get them to participate in a healthy lifestyle.

Good luck

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It can be tough to burn belly fat when you may not know what is the best way to go about it. So we are doing a bit of research in how to lose stomach fat and sharing that with you today.

One thing that we can share about our own challenge in losing tummy fat is that you have to do it for you and know one else. Hope you find these how to lose belly fat fast tips helpful.

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