It's summer and I'd like to look really good in my bathing suit but I have this layer of fat around my waist that I just can't seem to get rid of. What's the best exercise to get rid of stomach fat?
You are not going to want to hear this.but there is not one specific exercise that will help you get rid of abdominal fat.
You see, localized fat reduction is not possible. In fact, infomercials or advertisements promising localized fat reduction infuriate fitness professionals who know what is being promised is impossible.
You see, what happens during say, an abdominal crunch, is that as soon as you start, your muscles cry out for energy. But there is no direct line from the abdominal muscle cells to the abdominal fat cells surrounding them. So your liver sends some energy, in the form of sugar or fat, to the abdominal muscles. But that fat could have been sent from your arm, butt or back.
When fat is mobilized from a particular area, it is first sent to the liver to be routed towards its final destination for usage. So doing abdominal crunches does not mean you are burning stomach fat. If your abdominal fat is very resistant to mobilization then it will be stubborn and probably will be the last fat to be mobilized and utilized. So you will likely notice great changes to your arms and other areas and start to wonder when the fat around your stomach will start cooperating.
Be patient, it is just going to take longer! Doing specific body part exercises will definitely help to tone muscle but unfortunately, you cannot "spot reduce" fat. And as far as one best exercise for your stomach.there is no such thing. A program that includes a variety of abdominal exercises is always the best plan. So include abdominal crunches, leg lifts, oblique rotations, V-sits, and table tops. Have a personal trainer design a program for you to ensure your technique is perfect! And remember, if you want to see a reduction in fat in a particular area, you are going to have to do a combination of aerobic and muscle-conditioning exercise and eat a healthy diet. And of course, you'll need patience for those stubborn areas!
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