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Belly fat

CassieJones104
CassieJones104 Posts: 76 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Does jogging/running help get rid of belly fat?

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  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    A calorie deficit does. Anything else just helps provide that.
  • superstargalaxy
    superstargalaxy Posts: 21 Member
    If you are consuming less calories than what you need to maintain then yes, it can really help you lose belly fat.

    You can be jogging / running everyday but still consuming too much calories, you won't lose any belly fat.

    I can't stress this enough, calories in vs. calories out.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Only if they create a calorie deficit
  • charlieaulert
    charlieaulert Posts: 127 Member
    Try HITT mixed with cardio.

    I.e. Sprint 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds on treadmill, then 10 minutes into it, have a steady jog and then try some HITT again. Breaks up the boring treadmill run.

    But yes, as others have said, track your calories. Make sure you're in a deficit of calories (-500 of maintenance, see calculators online)
  • canary_girl
    canary_girl Posts: 366 Member
    Calorie deficit. But body type might be in play, too. Whenever I lose weight my belly is the first to go. Legs, though, are tough for me.
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