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Advice for exercise to lose tummy fat after 40

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SoOverTheSummerHolidays · 25/08/2024 20:02

I have recently turned 40 and am keen to find an exercise regime that targets fat around my tummy area. I run regularly, but wanted to find a YouTube exercise workout (no equipment needed) to do as well. I did have a look, but there are so many, and I’d love a few recommendations. Max 20 minutes? Something I can easily do at home. Thanks in advance!

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ThatFlakyReader · 26/08/2024 08:25

You can’t spot reduce fat in certain areas unfortunately. You can exercise the muscles in that area but unless you are losing overall body fat via general exercise and a healthy diet you won’t see any change. Best thing is to keep up the running and look at your diet.

ColombianCold · 26/08/2024 08:27

It’s diet tbh.
I lost mine mid 40’s by losing weight generally, ditching alcohol completely and reducing sugar. Flatter tummy now than when I was slim in my 20’s & 30’s, but I had to get to the lower end of my bmi to get the results.

SoOverTheSummerHolidays · 26/08/2024 20:55

Thanks! I had hoped just to do more exercise, rather than changing my diet. I love food 😂! Sounds like there is no easy fix though!

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Scribblydoo · 26/08/2024 21:04

You can't out run your diet. You don't need to stop eating but just make sure you are getting plenty of protein and if you drink try and reduce/stop as it's a lot of calories with no nutrition. Plus you're more likely to over eat when a bit tipsy.

Pilates is good as a strong core/good posture will help your tummy not stick out.

But yes, there is no such thing as losing weight from one spot

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