Some questions about exercises to help target certain areas

Musically_Blessed
Musically_Blessed Posts: 33
in Fitness and Exercise
I have a few 'problem' areas, shall we say, on my body that I would like to focus on as much as possible.
1-Love handles
Well, that's the best way I can describe them. They're not really love handles but they're not fat rolls either. They're like little...pockets of fat(?) on my side that I would REALLY like gone. What are some exercises that can help reduce that?
2-Mid-Region
Thighs, butt, hips. What are some exercises to help reduce those regions?

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  • Lyssa62
    Lyssa62 Posts: 930 Member
    30 day shred..that's all I've got
  • BMC_roadie
    BMC_roadie Posts: 11
    You can't really target fat burning, but you can target muscles in your workouts. Fat will tend to burn where it does, and since your midsection is likely the area where there is more fat, and less lean muscle, it will likely be the last to disappear. It will eventually, as you get to your healthy BMI.
  • StrongerThanThor
    StrongerThanThor Posts: 544 Member
    There's nothing called spot reducing.
    Not trying to disappoint you but you have to lower your total bodyfat.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    sorry, but you can't spot reduce. so just letting you know that doing tons of crunches and abdominal work won't help you to drop fat around there.

    letting you know that the 'love handle' area is the hardest area to lose weight in. it is usually the last.

    to really reduce fat you have to eat properly. and notice, i said "fat" not weight. you probably want to focus more on dropping your body fat percentage. that means being very disciplined in your eating habits. i don't just mean eating under 1200 calories either. without knowing your age, height, and weight, i can't tell you how much you should eat.

    you should find out your TDEE and BMR. your tdee is your total daily energy expenditure, which is the amount of calories you need to maintain your weight at your current activity level. your BMR is you basal metabolic rate, which is the bare minimum of calories you need to survive if you were just laying in bed not moving.

    TDEE- http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

    BMR- http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/bmr-calculator.html

    you should never eat under your BMR. ever ever ever. that could possibly hurt you and force your body to resist weight loss, as it is trying to conserve itself. if i were you, i would find out my TDEE at "light exercise," and then your BMR. find a number about half way in between those two, and then log and drink your exercise calories.

    you should also start lifting weights. you'll hear a lot of "lift heavy," but know that heavy is relative. you will get to big weights soon enough. and you will not get bulky. trust me.

    cardio should be reduced. there really is no reason to do tons of extended endurance cardio unless that is of course what you enjoy. short but fast runs should be what you do. interval running is your friend.
  • mercymarque
    mercymarque Posts: 450
    I would suggest doing 30 day Sherred or Ripped in 30 by JM. Either one will get u some results. U don't have to get both as the exercises are very similar. You can do planks, sit-ups, squats that are using those muscles. I would also suggest pilates which has worked for me in the past. I do Denise Austin... it may be a little difficult in the begining for any of them just stick with them and do what u can. Good luck.
  • jetscreaminagain
    jetscreaminagain Posts: 1,130 Member
    Solid answer from Apollo. That's why the team voted him in as Captain
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    btw, did i say drink your exercise calories??? WAIT, NO PUT DOWN THAT MARGARITA!!! i mean to get yourself some protein powder, and start using it to make post work out/recovery shakes. use 1-2 scoops of powder, 6-8 ounces of orange juice, and then a half a cup or two of frozen berries and throw it in the blender. its a great way to replenish your body with a lot of good stuff that it needs, and taken after a work out it refreshes you, and helps put off that OMG I WANT TO EAT EVERYTHING feeling ppl get an hour or two after a work out.
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    You cant spot reduce, sadly, but losing body fat while at the same time getting muscles working and looking sleek and strong can make the changes you want.
  • nikinyx6
    nikinyx6 Posts: 772 Member

    you should never eat under your BMR. ever ever ever. that could possibly hurt you and force your body to resist weight loss, as it is trying to conserve itself.

    Thank you


    For not using 'starvation mode'

    :flowerforyou:

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