A member asked:

What is the number one doctor-recommended exercise to loose stomach fat except for sit ups?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Cardio Mix: While sit-ups can increase abdominal muscle mass they will only minimially help you loose stomach fat, if any. To loose adipose tissue work on a cardio mix (walking, running, biking, swimming, circuit training, etc - mix it up). Keep in mind that you can not target one specific area of the body to loose weight, and over time the adipose will decrease in many areas of your body (stomach included).

Answered 9/28/2016

5.2k views

Thank
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Spot fat loss does : Not occur naturally. By losing weight in general a certain amt will probably be abdominal fat. However, we don't get to chose what area of the body the fat is lost from. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Calories burned must > calories consumed. To tighten ab's do crunches, reverse crunches, exercise ball crunches, pelvic thrusts, lying leg raises, side bridge ; “bicycling” exercise on back.

Answered 9/5/2014

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What is the number one doctor-recommended exercise there is to lose belly fat?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers