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How to tame thunder thighs
What can I do about the fat on the sides of my legs just under my bum?
Unfortunately, we can’t specify from which part of our bodies we want to lose weight or fat. This ‘spot reduction’ just doesn’t work. You need to trim your overall body fat to shed the fat from your hips.
Cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise should be an important component of your strategy because it burns a lot of calories. Running is a high calorie-burner, but you’ll need to run for 45 minutes four to five times a week to get lasting results. Walking is a good alternative to running because there is less impact on your joints and it is easier than running.
Also, you can burn a lot of calories biking and rollerblading, or by spending a couple of hours hiking through the woods. These low-impact activities, as well as doing the stepping machine in the gym, will firm your legs and hips.
Now, this may sound strange since we're talking about your legs, but try weight training for your upper body. Getting stronger above the waist will increase your overall muscularity. And don't worry, you won’t look like a bodybuilder. Because by increasing lean muscle mass you’ll have a higher resting metabolism which means you'll burn more calories throughout the day, even if you're at rest.
A basic upper body circuit would include bench presses (for your chest), one-arm dumbbell rows (for your back) and seated overhead presses (for your shoulders). Do some biceps curls and triceps extensions for your arms.
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