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Home exercise for fat around organs

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wireleaf · 10/02/2024 11:45

What are the best ways of losing stomach fat for health - i.e. fat around organs rather than wanting to have a flat/toned stomach? Preferably things I can do from without much equipment (I do have some dumbells).

I've been trying planking and I can do 30 seconds x 3 so far, after 3-4 times a week for the last 3 weeks. I could barely do 10 seconds at first, so I am making progress, but from googling, I'm not sure if planks are good for this or not.

I have a healthy diet and no health problems, normal weight, but I have a big spare tyre (my waist measures about 3" more than half my height) so I am worried about the health impact of the extra fat around my stomach. I'm 57 and this is a combination of fat I never lost after pregnancies and the impact of menopause.

I do a lot of brisk walking (at least an hour a day) and half an hour of yoga 2-3 times a week. I'm not bothered about my body shape, just want to reduce health risks, but I'm confused from what I've read online about whether I'm doing the right thing with planks, do I add other exercises, or am I doing the wrong kind of exercise?

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theduchessofspork · 10/02/2024 19:05

You can’t, it’s just if you are an apple type it’s where any spare weight will go. If you want rid you would have to loose a bit

BogRollBOGOF · 10/02/2024 19:04

You can't spot reduce fat, and exercise won't do it. Building muscle helps boost metabolism which helps maintain healthy body mass, and cardio will give a modest boost to calorie burn. Ultimately fat loss comes from diet; lots of plants, some proteins, healthy fats and complex carbs in sensible portions.

Exercise is important for general health, but exercise calories are very easily eaten back. The yoga is great for your strength including your core, and will add strength to muscles, but burns little energy directly. Walking is roughly around 100 calories per mile depending on age, sex, build and metabolism and can be less. It's good exercise for general health though and important to maintain, but it's diet that needs a review.