Any good ab exercises to get rid of belly fat?
lplummer324
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Need some at home exercises I can do to get a flatter tummy. Don't have time to go to gym...any suggestions?
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You can't spot reduce/target reduce. You have to lose overall body fat and wait it out until it comes off your tummy.11
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Eat less calories....1
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What feline said. To add though, I just started doing kettle bell work outs and it's supposed to be great for your core and it could easily be done at home if you can purchase a few different sizes. (there are plenty of other at home work out options that just use your body weight though if you don't want to buy anything)
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Generally speaking, there are no "home" exercises. Core work is supportive rather than an means to an end. Best bets are any of: running, swimming, cycling.1
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I workout at home, adjustable dumbbells and Fitness Blender primarily. But my stomach is reduced by losing body fat overall. And asdly, as much as I'd like to choose that fat to come off my thighs a wee bit faster, it's just not possible!3
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MonkeyMel21 wrote: »What feline said. To add though, I just started doing kettle bell work outs and it's supposed to be great for your core and it could easily be done at home if you can purchase a few different sizes. (there are plenty of other at home work out options that just use your body weight though if you don't want to buy anything)
But, building muscle (if that's even likely to happen) without losing the fat over the top will only make you look thicker...0 -
The old "table push aways" and "fork putdowns" on a consistent basis works best.
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I thought I recognised the user so checked some posting history. OP you were warned of this when you started gaining and taking apetamin. You have also asked this question before. It doesn't matter how many times you ask, the answer will always be the same.
You gained quickly. Therefore all you gained was fat. You don't get to choose where that fat goes and when you gain it so quickly there is no muscle gain to compensate for some of that fat.
You have two choices. Make peace with having a bigger belly at your desired higher weight. Or lose some of the weight and reduce your belly.10 -
fork put downs and table push a ways..
seriously, you can't spot reduce and you need a calorie deficit to lose fat...2 -
You can't spot reduce fat with specific exercise...you just have to continue to lose fat. If the belly area is primary fat stores for you, as it is for most men and many women, it's a first on, last off proposition.2
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Cardio, plus do ab workout to build and shape your abs.0
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Unfortunately, this was one of the caution areas I tried to warn you about when very fast weight gain. Cut down on calories (about 15-20% below maintenance), follow a progressive overload lifting program, and give it a lot of time. You might have to cut down to about where you started and then restart with a controlled weight gain.3
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Stop taking apetamin and trying to gain weight fast.
People don't listen4 -
trigden1991 wrote: »Stop taking apetamin and trying to gain weight fast.
People don't listen
What's unfortunate is I always caution every user of quick weight gain and the effects on stomach fat. And sadly short term goals get in the way of long term goals. Now, the OP will have to cut off the fat that she put on, to build the body she wants.5 -
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trigden1991 wrote: »Stop taking apetamin and trying to gain weight fast.
People don't listen
Lol yea u right! And I have...thanks everyone for the input!0 -
If I could target a specific area in a world where this was possible than it would be my quads. (Sigh)1
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lplummer324 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Stop taking apetamin and trying to gain weight fast.
People don't listen
Lol yea u right! And I have...thanks everyone for the input!
Do yourself a favor, set a moderate deficit (where you are losing between 1/2-1lb per week) and follow a 3day full body resistance program. You will probably have to cut for a good period of time because you were overly aggressive with your weight gain, but you could potentially see some benefits. And once you get towards a more lean body, then you can slowly add more weight.
If you want a booty focused program, look at StrongCurves. There is a body weight and barbell program.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p11 -
Try doing core exercises with weights. Here is an example of my workout which reduces my stomach. I include this with my BodyPump routine.
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lplummer324 wrote: »
Once again for the cheap seats at the back. Working the muscles does not flatten the tummy. You cannot choose where fat is stored or lost. The ONLY way to reduce the size of your tummy is to lose fat, to lose fat you have to lose weight, to lose weight you have to eat at a deficit.3 -
The old "table push aways" and "fork putdowns" on a consistent basis works best.
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I am surprised it took 8 posts for these to be mentioned. These are great for reducing fat, btw.2
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