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What's the best exercise to burn leg fat and get slim legs? i run at the gym and am getting more toned but not slimmer legs?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Exercise vs Genetics: Fat distribution is inherited to a large extent. You can tone your leg muscles (great) but not spot-lose fat. You can only globally lose fat with exercise or diet. The only real option is plastic surgery!

Answered 7/25/2020

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