Question Posted Thursday September 24 2009, 12:52 am
Okay so I really want to be a size 2 (or at most a 5) by New Years! I am a size 9 right now. The problem is I hurt my knee and I cant do a lot of exercises like running. I cant really do anything that requires heavy exercise on my knee. So my question is... what exercises will truly help me lose INCHES on my waist, thighs and stomach. Please give some good answers, not lame ones. THanks
Alin75 answered Thursday September 24 2009, 5:41 am: Exercise cannot reduce fat from any specific region of your body. Exercise can only burn calories, which can help you to create a calorie deficit (together with a sensible diet), which then leads to overall weight loss. Where the weight comes from is influenced by your genes rather than by what exercise you do.
So, it follows that the best exercise for weight loss is the one that burns the most calories (either directly, or by affecting your metabolism).
Cardio is usually the most important thing, but your options are a bit limited. I think swimming is the best option. I researched this a bit and other people with bad knees sometimes recommended the elliptical machine and possibly the ski machine as being easy on their joints. Of course, that would depend on how bad your knee is.
If you are willing and have the time, weight training is never a bad idea as a supplement to cardio. It preserves your muscle mass during weight loss, protects your metabolism, and strengthens your bones and ligaments. And of course, it burns a moderate amount of calories. Just be extra careful with your injury and make sure you ask which exercises you should not be doing.
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