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gym exercises for the stomach and hips!

OliviaCounts
OliviaCounts Posts: 36 Member
edited February 21 in Fitness and Exercise
So I go to the gym after work to blow off steam and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for workouts for your stomach and hips, like where the love handles are. I usually go on the elliptical but I'd like to try some other things. Can't afford a fitness trainer at this time.

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    1.) you cannot spot reduce

    2.) you cannot work a bone

    3.) table push aways and fork put downs will get you the result you want.

    4.) cardio is good- but you should include strength training

    5.) i would caution against using the gym as only an outlet for stress release- it's nice and all- but you need to go because you're dedicated to going not because it's an emotionally driven behavior.

    good luck!
  • GallifreyanGirl396
    GallifreyanGirl396 Posts: 76 Member
    As has been said, you can't spot reduce. If you're like me, that's the first place I put it on,and the last place I get it gone! Before I deleted my previous account, I had lost 2 pants sizes. I've been focusing on cardio and lifting. I tried "whittle your waist" magazine workouts and things like that,but was disappointed. So, cardio...and lifting. :) It will go away as long as you're not eating in a counter productive manner!
  • GallifreyanGirl396
    GallifreyanGirl396 Posts: 76 Member


    3.) table push aways and fork put downs will get you the result you want.


    I like this. haha
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