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I have started going to gym and the body part i want to improve the most is my abs and chest..how to best reduce fat in that area?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Diet: Calorie restriction is the best way to lose weight, including belly weight. Abdominal exercises have very limited value, if any, in focal abdominal slimming. Exercise helps burn extra calories as well.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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