Kill some fat

[jp_2031]

Okay, its time for me to kill some fat. Im 16 and last time i looked i was the same in stones as my age. I am looking for advice for the best ways to loose chest weight and belly mainly, so i leave it you to, whats the best exercise? -- Im going to join my local gym soon, so what do you suggest is the best equiptment to use.

Thanks.
Jp.

[Loosehead]

The best way to lose fat is to do medium intensity aerobic activity, bike, treadmill, stepper, rower, cross trainer. 3 days of 20 mins per day working uop to 5 days 30 mins per week. Throw in some stretching and abdominal work. Adjust diet accordingly. There is no way to remove fat from specific areas, other than surgery of course.

[jp_2031]

ok thanks :)

[SRH]

I can't recommend David Marshall's Bodydoctor book (around a tenner on Amazon - and probably cheaper on ebay) more highly. I've tried loads of gym routines devised by trainers but none of them got the fast results I wanted.

Marshall's routine is quite long (hour and a half each session), but full of common sense and even after just one week (in which I lost two inches off my waist) you see results.

The focus is more on getting fit, but the by-product is that you shrink in all the right places - the focus is on inch-loss rather than weight loss. When I joined yet another gym last year, I told them I had my own programme and followed the Bodydoctor plan instead.

Even Rio Ferdinand has followed it to improve his fitness!

It uses lots of cardio and weight training using normal machines found at every gym, done in a certain order so you don't ache like mad the following day.

Good luck!

[aims1202]

I would say the best exercise is cycling, its so much more enjoyable than being in a gym. I started cycling because i couldnt afford a car anymore but then realised i prefered it! It was painful for the first few weeks as you use different muscles i guess but if you carry on i'm sure you'll loose weight. Its hard to not eat the junk but if you dont already then cut out all processed food, like ready meals and frozen food, also fizzy drinks (even diet ones) or squash. have water or fruit juice. Snack on things like fruit, natural yoghurt, raw veg, nuts and seeds, rice cakes. make your own soups and smoothies. But not just for a while, eat like this forever! Good luck

[jp_2031]

thanks everyone, i will look into that book you reccomended, and i must say, i thout diet drinks was the way out but aparently not so. Water from now on :)

[SRH]

Thanks - just thought it you're determined to join the gym it's the best way to go. There's more info at http://www.bodydoctor.com/ and loads of inspirational stories for when you need a boost!

I also agree cycling is great - my boyfriend swears by it and has a super flat stomach despite not going to the gym. But in this weather I'd rather head to a warm gym with my iPod!

I use my local community centre gym (in Preston) which is only �15 a month with no joining fee. With Marshall's programme you don't need fancy gyms or equipment, which is great.

[wennywizard]

Hi SRH, which gym do you go to as �15 per month is in my price range.

[SRH]

Hi Wennywizard. It's the St Augustine's Centre in Avenham in Preston city centre. It's �15 if you live nearby but I think around �18 if you live further out or �12 for students. There's no saunas etc, but it's all really new and the equipment is bang up to date. Classes such as pilates and circuit training are �2.50 a session but I'd rather pay for these as I go than pay �40 a month for lots of stuff I don't need.

There's also a lovely little coffee shop and free internet access.

The website is: http://www.avenhamcentre.co.uk/fitness.htm

Might see you down there some time!

[wennywizard]

I know exactly where that is, I went to St Augustines Primary school. That is definitely worth looking at. I will have to do something to lose this weight! Thank you SRH.

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