Spot reducing...

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  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    This thread made me facepalm...repeatedly.
    And why is that?
    The fact that I have to spell it out is also making me facepalm...repeatedly.
  • ckay220
    ckay220 Posts: 271 Member
    The whole point in me say "but that's not a spot reducing workout is it?" was so that I could continue my post in trying to understand exactly what Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred was about. I was trying to figure out if the combination of more cardio, less abs with a good diet of course would lead the individual that was exercising to develop either a flatter stomach or more defined abdominal muscles. The tone of this entire post seemed to turn into a slight beration towards me because I used the term spot reducing, which I guess is banished from life on this website. However, I've received the answer and would really appreciate if everyone would stop quoting the words "you cannot spot reduce" because I get it, I got it, I previously understood that, I'll understand it in the future, and if anyone, anyone in life dare to ever ask me if you can spot reduce, before they even get the words out, I'll make sure to take a megaphone and scream it at them repeatedly so they'll get it..mmkay?
  • ckay220
    ckay220 Posts: 271 Member
    Lol, she knows that you cannot spot reduce. but to answer your question 30DS is a great over all workout. It definitely does show both weight loss and tone definition. just stay consistent and eat right.. due to the fact that its both cardio and strength train it will definitely give you a overall body change... hope that helped :)
    It did! & Thanks to everyone who actually answered my question without a bunch of smart remarks. I didn't need all of those.
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    Reduce body fat to reveal abdominal muscles. Lift heavy to build them. /endthread :indifferent:
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    with 60 to lose there's a lot of time to worry about visible abs.

    remember though that abs are a core muscle. the only way to have visible abs is to have good muscle definition ALL OVER and a low BF%.

    30DS is good for now, but you're going to want to start lifting heavy weights in complex movements too. Check out Strong Lifts 5x5 or New Rules of Lifting for Women. basically work your WHOLE body and you will love your results.
  • ckay220
    ckay220 Posts: 271 Member
    :noway: :indifferent: :huh: :grumble:

    ... :smile:
  • ckay220
    ckay220 Posts: 271 Member
    with 60 to lose there's a lot of time to worry about visible abs.

    remember though that abs are a core muscle. the only way to have visible abs is to have good muscle definition ALL OVER and a low BF%.

    30DS is good for now, but you're going to want to start lifting heavy weights in complex movements too. Check out Strong Lifts 5x5 or New Rules of Lifting for Women. basically work your WHOLE body and you will love your results.
    Thanks, I'll keep that in mind!
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I like turtles.
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    You couldn't spot reduce if you wanted to. I'm doing the 30DS precisely because it's a good full-body workout. I'm only a week into it so I haven't seen any significant changes yet, other than it's getting easier to do.

    I think people think they're spot reducing because they're focusing on a certain problem area. When they lose weight all over, they see it mostly in that one area they are focused on and think they've managed to spot reduce.

    Work on strengthening the muscles and when the fat goes, they'll be waiting underneath.
    So are you saying I should be doing more strength training than cardio?

    You have 60 pounds to lose. It's gonna be a while before you see your abs. Keep doing 30DS. You won't get a six pack anytime soon.

    Yup.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    I like turtles.
    Mmm, turtles.
  • wildcata77
    wildcata77 Posts: 660
    Losing body fat is accomplished through a calorie deficit. This can be done with or without cardio.

    Weight lifting (low-ish reps, high weight) is the best way to maintain muscle during weight loss.

    Abs are muscle. If you'd like visible abs eat at a calorie deficit to remove the fat above your muscles, lift heavy weights (pretty sure 30 Day Shred isn't this) to maintain the muscles so that they still exist when it's time to show.
    Please actually read the replies, not just skim and repeat the same questions about 30DS and will it get you abs.

    Or better yet, read this one and be done.

    I get what you are saying, but I think she WAS reading the replies. The part where she was trying to re-explain her question was to the general chorus of "you cannot spot reduce" and "what did you mean by this question" that she had to read through to get to the good answers, like the one you quoted.
  • ckay220
    ckay220 Posts: 271 Member
    Losing body fat is accomplished through a calorie deficit. This can be done with or without cardio.

    Weight lifting (low-ish reps, high weight) is the best way to maintain muscle during weight loss.

    Abs are muscle. If you'd like visible abs eat at a calorie deficit to remove the fat above your muscles, lift heavy weights (pretty sure 30 Day Shred isn't this) to maintain the muscles so that they still exist when it's time to show.
    Please actually read the replies, not just skim and repeat the same questions about 30DS and will it get you abs.

    Or better yet, read this one and be done.

    I get what you are saying, but I think she WAS reading the replies. The part where she was trying to re-explain her question was to the general chorus of "you cannot spot reduce" and "what did you mean by this question" that she had to read through to get to the good answers, like the one you quoted.
    ^^^^^^^^^ OH MY GOODNESS YES!!! Half of the replies were either you can't spot reduce or something irrelevant "i like turtles"...like everyone decided to gang up on and berate me before I really got a chance to understand exactly what the actual posters were saying...but that's the internet for ya..:grumble:
  • wildcata77
    wildcata77 Posts: 660
    Losing body fat is accomplished through a calorie deficit. This can be done with or without cardio.

    Weight lifting (low-ish reps, high weight) is the best way to maintain muscle during weight loss.

    Abs are muscle. If you'd like visible abs eat at a calorie deficit to remove the fat above your muscles, lift heavy weights (pretty sure 30 Day Shred isn't this) to maintain the muscles so that they still exist when it's time to show.
    Please actually read the replies, not just skim and repeat the same questions about 30DS and will it get you abs.

    Or better yet, read this one and be done.

    I get what you are saying, but I think she WAS reading the replies. The part where she was trying to re-explain her question was to the general chorus of "you cannot spot reduce" and "what did you mean by this question" that she had to read through to get to the good answers, like the one you quoted.
    ^^^^^^^^^ OH MY GOODNESS YES!!! Half of the replies were either you can't spot reduce or something irrelevant "i like turtles"...like everyone decided to gang up on and berate me before I really got a chance to understand exactly what the actual posters were saying...but that's the internet for ya..:grumble:

    It seems to be one of those sticky subjects around here. No biggie...any workout is better than no workout. ;)
  • onedayillbeamilf
    onedayillbeamilf Posts: 966 Member
    So 30 Day Shred isn't a spot reducing workout? this workout IS the right way to get things such as abs, by doing circuit training?

    Yes
  • rlmadrid
    rlmadrid Posts: 694 Member
    I like turtles.
    Mmm, turtles.
    OMG turtles.
  • ahmommy
    ahmommy Posts: 316 Member
    You couldn't spot reduce if you wanted to. I'm doing the 30DS precisely because it's a good full-body workout. I'm only a week into it so I haven't seen any significant changes yet, other than it's getting easier to do.

    I think people think they're spot reducing because they're focusing on a certain problem area. When they lose weight all over, they see it mostly in that one area they are focused on and think they've managed to spot reduce.

    Work on strengthening the muscles and when the fat goes, they'll be waiting underneath.
    So are you saying I should be doing more strength training than cardio?

    You have 60 pounds to lose. It's gonna be a while before you see your abs. Keep doing 30DS. You won't get a six pack anytime soon.

    Do both if you can. If you do only cardio and eat at a deficit, you will lose lean muscle mass as well as fat. If you work in strength training also, you can hold onto that muscle mass and you won't have to build it back up later.

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