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Best exercise???

laurajd28
laurajd28 Posts: 5
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,

I'm 5ft2, and weight about 8st 5lbs, I'm looking to lose about half a stone!

I go to the gym a couple of times a week, and normally do 20-30mins jogging/power walking on the treadmill, about 15mins on the stepper, a few mins on the Power Plate and about 15-20mins on the rowing machine. I also try and do a Legs, Bums and Tums class each week.

I'm paranoid now that my legs are looking chunky and that I'm starting to look bulky in general :(

Are there any exercises that I should be doing that are good for burning fat as opposed to building muscle???

Any advice would be fab!!

Thanks!

Laura x

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  • laurajd28
    laurajd28 Posts: 5
    Bump
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    The best way to burn fat and not gain muscle is to lift heavy weights while eating at a calorie defect. After a month of this I've lost 3cm off my hips and 1cm off my thighs.
  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    No expert, but I suggest interval training and plyometrics.
  • siwelh
    siwelh Posts: 50 Member
    No expert, but I suggest interval training and plyometrics.
    I agree- and agree with strength training.
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