A:  You can’t do isolation exercises for fat loss.  Isolation exercises will definitely work those specific muscles, but you can’t target fat loss.  The body loses fat all over, not just in one place.  Oh, and another misconception is turning fat into muscle.  I have to laugh every time I see that one because they are two different cell types.

The fastest way to lose fat is to build muscle with strength training.  You should be doing sets of reps and the weight should be high enough so that it’s very difficult to finish the last rep.  After these intense workouts, while the muscle is repairing itself, it’s burning that stored fat.  Click here for free leg exercises that you can do with resistance bands.  You’ll be able to do more with them then a bench. 

Also, if you want FAST fat loss on your legs, don’t just workout your legs.  You want complete, total body workouts.  Don’t ignore the rest of your body.  The more muscle you build, the faster the fat will melt off.  You can’t do total body workouts with a bench.  Get yourself a set of Bodylastics resistance bands.

I lost some weight and most of my weight was in my stomach, thighs, and butt area. It seems like every time i try to exercise my back ends up hurting for days. My doctor suggested that i start off with some back exercises. Ok, that sounded good, but my doctor didn’t give me no exercise sheets and suggested that i look on the internet. I have looked at some back exercises, but not sure to start off with. Anyone have any suggestions?

I have like a soft stomach with a little layer of fat over it and I’m wondering…

If I start doing ab workouts will that muscle burn away the fat while muscle is accumulating or will muscle just accumulate under the fat?

I want to buy an exercise video, because I want to tone up and lose some weight. I go to the gym, but I just started, and I would like to be able to fit something in on the days I cannot make it to the gym. I have a chubby stomach, and big thighs. Do you recommend I try a pilates video, or a yoga video? Or maybe you have other suggestions?

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Just an ordinary 16 year old who just got benched on the high school varsity football (soccer) and then finally dropped. Just looking for a good at home workout knowing that I won’t get any physical fitness etc. Trying to make a reasonable/ hardcore workout to hopefully get me in better shape for next year.
(the goal – to achieve a 6 pack + better endurance)

since I’ve got school, got to leave home by 7:15 am – return home by 4:00 pm

Height – 5 feet 9 inches
Weight – 137 lbs
Age – 16
Stomach – flat, but no x packs

What will this workout do for me? in terms of fitness? 6 pack? overall strength/ endurance

THIS SAME WORKOUT WILL BE FOLLOWED EVERY WEEK DAY

Morning before school – 100 bicycle crunches/ variation
Afternoon after school – pre-stretching + 15 min joke/ sprint (the field) + push ups/ swimming – 45 min
Night – 100 sit ups/ variation

Looking for predicted results by

week 2
First Month
Second Month

Anything I should add to my workout? critiques ? please
also looking for some kind of diet?
reasonable for a 16 year old?

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Is there a limit to how many times a week one should practice Pilates?  I love doing Pilates. As a former ballet dancer, it is a way to retain my flexibility and lean muscles. I have heard warnings, though, that practicing Pilates too often can cause the abdominal muscles to overly form and cause the stomach to look larger because of the muscle. I’m just curious– what exactly is too often?

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How do I build up my abs without going to the gym?  I’m 14 and I would like build up my abs. I’m 5 feet 9 inches and I am not overweight. Rather I have a big stomach. I play in my school rugby team and am not used to physical exercises.  Any help would be appreciated.

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I run a mile on my treadmill every day. I eat 1200-1500 healthy calories a day.  I just want my stomach to get tighter faster.  Do you know any website where I can get some really good cardio workout moves? 

I want to see some good results in 2 weeks, so it has to be something that works.  Links would be great and if you know of any good workout sites!

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so heres the deal. ima 16 year old guy who 1, had no idea about any kinda working out reps and sets and that lingo, 2 have no way of getting to a gym or anything like that. so…

im looking for a simple workout mostly to keep my stomach skinny. i dont need a 6 pack and all that, i just wana keep slim. if anything els maybe some arm and pec but nothing “body builder” wise… thats just creepy looking to me =)

so anyways thats what im going for, at home without like weights and stuff. mostling looking for whats good like sit up’s, push ups etc.

thx in advance =)

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What is the best way to tone without joining a gym?  I am a 23 year old female with what I guess you would call an average size build. Like every girl, I do have some problem areas though. My concerns are stomach and legs, mainly thighs. What are the best ways to tone these areas without bulking up with muscle? I have a treadmill at home. How do I use it properly so I tone but dont get bigger with muscle? I don’t want to join a gym either.

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