Best exercise/workout

k2510
k2510 Posts: 6
edited February 5 in Fitness and Exercise
What's the best overall exercise/workout? I've always believed it to be running but is this true? I've lost 32lb since March and have about 14lb to go until in my healthy BMI weight range. I've lost quite a bit of weight from my thighs and chest (or these are the places I've noticed it most anyway). My stomach has shrunk too but I've now got a little pot belly so am wondering the best way to get rid of it? I've just started 30 day shred but I find working out so boring! Would running alone help tone up my stomach or would I have to do other exercising too? I did couch to 5k about a year ago although I didn't actually complete it and wasn't following a diet plan - I thought I could still eat what I wanted as long as I was running. I also feel I may find running a lot easier now since I've lost weight - I don't find myself out of breath when doing 30 day shred but really struggled with it before.

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Losing weight is all about a calorie deficit which is best achieved through diet...diet for weight control; exercise for fitness. The best exercise is the one(s) that is going to advance you towards achieving your fitness goals.
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    squat, followed closely by deadlift IMO
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    In my opinion: weight training. Check out this three part thread, it is awesome: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/977538-halp-heavy-lifting-made-me-supah-bulky
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    What's the best overall exercise/workout?

    It depends ont he goal. What's your goal?
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I would definitely not say running. It's great for cardiovascular fitness and burning calories, but not so much for changing body composition. I say weight lifting. Any kind of strength training.
  • k2510
    k2510 Posts: 6
    It depends ont he goal. What's your goal?

    I don't really have one! I just want to get down to my goal weight, which I'm doing through weightwatchers but also want rid of my pouch stomach and obviously just to be healthy! If I got rid of my stomach I'd be happy with the way I look now.
  • hopperem
    hopperem Posts: 228 Member
    I just completed 30DS and it has completely altered my shape. Dropped most inches from stomach and hips. Is only 30 mins so I would keep going! Am even attempting to do it again - four days in and much easier! I wouldn't say my stomach was flat but definitely flatter....
  • CheeksBryant
    CheeksBryant Posts: 193 Member
    I personally love Zumba! I also add an arm and ab workout to that. I use the 5 minute ab workout on my ipad app, and I have an arm routine. I do Zumba for 1 hour, 3x a week and I walk/jog 3.1 miles 2x a week.
  • k2510
    k2510 Posts: 6
    I just completed 30DS and it has completely altered my shape. Dropped most inches from stomach and hips. Is only 30 mins so I would keep going! Am even attempting to do it again - four days in and much easier! I wouldn't say my stomach was flat but definitely flatter....

    I'm going to keep going as the results I've seen look great. Just wondered if I should maybe start running too as I obviously still have fat to lose from my stomach, hence the 'pouch'.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I just completed 30DS and it has completely altered my shape. Dropped most inches from stomach and hips. Is only 30 mins so I would keep going! Am even attempting to do it again - four days in and much easier! I wouldn't say my stomach was flat but definitely flatter....

    I'm going to keep going as the results I've seen look great. Just wondered if I should maybe start running too as I obviously still have fat to lose from my stomach, hence the 'pouch'.

    There is no particular exercise that is going to target fat from a particular area...your body burns fat from wherever it wants to when you are in a calorie deficit. If you really want to work on body composition I highly recommend getting into the weight room and just continue to eat at a small deficit. Belly fat BTW is usually the very last to go...for most people, those are primary fat stores and they are deep. I know guys who have literally worked for years with proper diet and lifting to finally get a flat stomach even though they were otherwise in great shape and relatively low BF%.
  • Dr1nkbleachndye
    Dr1nkbleachndye Posts: 441 Member
    Squats are the best exercise.

    The best workout? I can't really answer that, but I can tell you mine is the best for what I've been personally trying to achieve.
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    Instead of running maybe try some sprints or hill sprints
  • k2510
    k2510 Posts: 6
    Thanks! I think I really meant the best exercise for burning stomach fat. I know running is a good all over cardio workout so wondered if it would help burn that extra fat :)
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Thanks! I think I really meant the best exercise for burning stomach fat. I know running is a good all over cardio workout so wondered if it would help burn that extra fat :)

    Nothing will burn just stomach fat, sorry.
  • k2510
    k2510 Posts: 6

    Nothing will burn just stomach fat, sorry.

    Lol I know that! I meant best for burning fat in general.
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