Spot Weight Loss, The Facts

Spot Weight Loss, The Facts I often get asked, "What exercises can I do to lose weight from my tummy/upper arms/thighs?" etc. The short answer is that there is no such thing as spot weight loss. When you exercise, your body will choose where to use its energy stores from to power you on and there's not a whole lot you can do to direct it. Doing 1,000 sit-ups every…

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Muscle Soreness – DOMS – What is it and why do I get it?

Muscle Soreness - DOMS - What is it and why do I get it? Aching limbs after your workout? After performing a particular exercise or practicing in a certain way it is common to experience sore muscles either later the same day or even up to 72 hours later. What is it and why do I get it?Muscle soreness, or DOMS as it is known, (which stands for Delayed Onset…

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Why Abdominal Exercises Alone Won’t Give You A Flat Tummy

Why Abdominal Exercises Alone Won't Give You A Flat Tummy Have you been furiously crunching and doing sit ups but don't seem to be able to shape your stomach the way you want? If you answered "yes" then read on to discover why.  The first thing to realise is that there is no such thing as spot reduction, or the targeting of specific areas of your body to burn fat…

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