question about stomach, thigh, arm exercises

amyrmca
amyrmca Posts: 33
edited September 24 in Fitness and Exercise
I know that there isn't a way to lose weight just in one place like the stomach or arms. I know that you can't target just one place. But is there any exercises that help with the tummy and thigh areas? I'm somewhat new to the whole exercise thing so I'm not sure if I need to do more crunches and cardio or what. So if any one could give me some input that would be great. As I said I know you can't target just one place but I stomach and thighs are big and I'm wondering what will help with that. I walk a lot and I watch what I eat but don't know if that is enough. Please help.

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  • Hannah_92
    Hannah_92 Posts: 26
    Here is my arm workout I wrote for myself...I didn't write it for other people so it might be confusing! -

    Arms and shoulders -

    10 pullovers - Lay face up on Yoga ball. Bring medicine ball up and then back behind head.
    10 side to side lunges with medicine ball.
    10 sit ups with medicine ball. Get ball to ceiling.
    10 Squat pushes. Squat with medicine ball or weights. Push out as coming up.
    10 Smash downs - Ball high with tippy toes. Go into a squat bringing ball to floor.
    10 lunges with dumbells. Bring dumbells to side as going into lunge.
    10 rocking side to side to side with dumb bells going up to ceiling then behind head.
    10 Ski - Lean forward with dumb bells behind. Hold for 10 seconds. Stand up straight with hands to Repeat.
    10 lunge curls.
    10 reach lifts. leg and both arms go out to the side. Palms down.
    30 seconds arm rotations. Arms straight out rotate wrists as far as can go each way.
    30 second shoulder rotations. Same as above but only from shoulders not wrists.
    8 crab dips. fingers pointing toward butt. Bend elbows. Don't let butt touch floor.


    Zumba - 3 songs

    Legs -

    15 Lunges
    15 - Squats
    Wall sit for 1 minutes with medicine ball pushes.
    20 Scissors - hold hips up. Point toes to ceiling.
    20 lunges with weights.
    Wall sit for 1 minutes with bicep curls
    10 squats with weights - bring weights from knees, to waist to ceiling.
    10 each 90-degree lifts. Hands on ball. Leg up to the side. Stand a foot back.
    10 each 90-degree lifts. With leg weights.
    10 heaven and earth. With weighs. Shift back into a squat. Then slowly rise and aim in a slant toward ceiling.

    I don't do all that stuff everyday. It depends on what time it is (I workout at night) and how tired I am...But I normally workout for about an hour and a half.

    If you need anything clarified let me know! Haha...Also, I didn't do a abs section yet. I forgot. Thanks for reminding me!
  • dwallace27
    dwallace27 Posts: 33
    Honestly the best thing that you can do for yourself is invest in a few sessions with a trainer. They can teach you so many moves and really help you target your problem areas. Also you MUST switch things up..often. Don't do the same exercises every week and keep your muscles guessing!! This is how you get amazing results fast!!
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    Cardio will melt the fat. You are right that you can't "spot reduce" but you can do some arm and ab exercise for toning. You need a combo of cardio and strength training to get the most out of your exercise. The idea of a trainer would be great if you can afford it!
  • dragonbug300
    dragonbug300 Posts: 760 Member
    Walking is great, but it won't get you a 'body'. Add some strengthening exercises (lunges, pushups, crunches, etc.) for toning and some pilates and yoga for suppleness. Basically, you just need to diversify your routine.
  • amyrmca
    amyrmca Posts: 33
    Wow! So many good ideas and suggestions. Thank you for the ideas. If I can just get that last 20lbs off I'll be thrilled. Thanks again.
  • Kinden
    Kinden Posts: 2
    CARDIO!
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