“ I just want to lose tummy fat”
“ I want only exercises to get 6-pack abs”
Do these sound familiar to you? It is great to set goals and specific ones such as “lose tummy fat”. It is also natural behavior, as a next step, to want to do exercises that appear to be working the tummy.
Spot reduction does not work because it usually targets muscles that are relatively small through exercises that are relatively insignificant in terms of enhancing overall fitness.
Sure, fat is burned as fuel when you exercise. However, when you burn, your muscles don’t necessarily turn on their nearest fat supply for that fuel. Hence, doing 100 crunches may not burn the
adipose tissue (“fat”) near the tummy.
Suggestions:
- Circuit training
- Strength training
- Spot toning
Watch this space next month for specific exercises!
Disclaimer: Always check with your medical professional prior to new exercise regime.
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