my hip area/waist/I don't know what you call it area. I guess you would call it love handles but lower than my waist but not on my hips. Are there any exercises I can do for this area? I am doing a couple but I want more to alternate my workout routine. Thanks!
Anniegrl
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Well, if you're saying that you have love handles, then all you can do is cardio to lower your bodyfat. You can't really do any exercises for that. I mean you can, but it won't get rid of the fat. If you mean you just want to tighten your lower waist area, if you ask me, I think it's a waste of time. Some people like to do weighted side bends, but that only makes the muscle bigger which makes your waist look bigger. It's not bad to do every once in a while, but I wouldn't even bother! Hope that helps!
jenny2penny
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yes, you want to lower your body fat....you can't spot reduce. Total body strength trainig to build muscle and increase metabolism
Sage10.03
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All of the above is true - the only thing you can do is lower your body fat by eating right and doing cardio..... I know from experience and it has helped already.....
Chloegirl
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It stinks you cant really target certain areas. Its true cardio will help all over and eventually hit the areas you want to trim down.
cw0904
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Annigirl I don't know if they are love handles. Its in a weird spot this extra meat that I want to chop off!! grrr When I was working out hard core and eating very healthy, I got rid of it. I slacked and it came back. Since I don't go to the gym anymore, I don't do the same workout as I used to. I know kick boxing helped at the gym and I have Tae Bo. Which I haven't started yet. I am adding more to my workout so eventually I will add it on. I have eliminated carbs (pasta, bread) and I see a slight change already.
Anniegrl
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Yeah I have that little bit of pudge too. FH was pinching it the other day! Grrrr!!! So now I'm using our little workout room here at my office - I'm doing 30 minutes of cardio at lunchtime and then going to the gym after work and doing my usual routine of weight lifting for 30-45 min and cardio for 30 min (and of course eating right). That should get rid of it!
