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NASM Certified Personal Trainer
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Effective Ways to Lose Belly Fat Naturally in 7 Days
Simple lifestyle changes to get rid of fat & feel healthierBelly fat, or visceral fat, is fat stored in and around your abdominal organs. It can increase your risks of cancer, high blood pressure, stroke, dementia, heart...
12 Signs You’re Burning Stomach Fat and How to Measure Progress
How long does it take to see results from working out and eating healthy?You've been following your new diet and exercise regimen for a week or 2, but when you hop on the scale, the number hasn't changed—or, worse, it'...
Can You Massage Away Stomach Fat? The Do's and Don'ts of Massage for Weight Loss
Massage can improve your general health and wellness, but can it help you get rid of stubborn belly fat? The idea of simply massaging away fat might sound too good to be true, but there's actually some scientific evidenc...
How to
Lose Belly Fat in 2 Weeks
A little extra padding around your midsection is normal, but it’s understandable to want to firm up for a leaner look. While it’s impossible to lose all of your belly fat in 2 weeks, you can lose some of it quickly b...
How to
Lose Belly Fat (for Men)
Belly fat can make you self-conscious and be hard to get rid of, but it is an issue of more than just appearance. Carrying excessive weight in your midsection is risky, especially for men. A larger waist circumference (o...
How to
Decrease Body Fat Percentage
The fitness savvy know that it's not about that number on the scale — it's about your body fat percentage. The recommended healthy range for body fat is 25-31% for women and 18-24% for men, though this may vary dependi...
How to
Get Rid of Side Fat
Weight in your sides, or love handles, can be frustrating to get rid of. Rather than trying exercises that claim to target one area of the body, you'll need to lose weight overall to get rid of side fat. However, you can...
How to
Get a Flat Stomach
Contrary to popular belief, getting a flat stomach doesn't depend solely on exercise – in fact, eating healthy and practicing good lifestyle habits might have an even bigger effect on your stomach! If your goal is to ...
How to
Gain Fat on the Arms
For some people, gaining weight can be difficult. You might worry that your low body weight is affecting your health, or you might just want to change your look. It can be especially hard to try to gain weight in a speci...
How to
Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days
Losing ten pounds in ten days is not an easy endeavor, but there are several diet and exercise changes you can make to shed some extra pounds. Always be careful with any weight loss regimen, and consult your doctor befor...
How to
Exercise to Lose Belly Fat
Shedding the weight around your middle is possible, though you can't target one area. When you lose fat, you lose it from your whole body, not just your belly. Each pound of fat equals 3500 calories, so you'll need to bu...
How to
Sit at a Computer
Avoid wrist strain and eye fatigue by changing your posture and setupThis wikiHow teaches you how to use proper posture and equipment positioning when sitting at a computer for long periods at a time. Keep in mind that, ...
How to
Get a Flat Stomach in a Month
It takes dedication, perseverance, and a couple lifestyle changes to get a flat stomach in a month, but it's possible if you're committed! The best way to get a flatter stomach is to reduce your overall body fat level wi...
How to
Reduce Waist Size
Belly fat can be especially dangerous, so reducing the size of your waist is often associated with better health. If you need to trim your waist size, you’re not alone. Luckily, there are ways to reduce the size of you...
How to
Lose Belly Fat (Teen Girls)
While you can't spot-burn fat in just one part of your body, it's possible to lose belly fat by establishing healthy eating, sleeping, and workout habits to help you lose weight all over. You can also tone your abs with ...
How to
Lose Belly Fat
Belly fat is associated with many health issues and diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Specifically, it's the deepest layer of belly fat that poses health risks. That's because these "viscer...
How to
Get Rid of Stress Belly
Life is stressful, and sometimes that stress can appear as a little extra weight around your stomach. Stress belly, or an increase in abdominal fat, is most likely not a serious medical condition but a sign that you’re...
How to
Exercise Tibialis Anterior
The tibialis anterior is the muscle that runs along your shins from your ankle to your knee. If you flex your foot upward, pulling your toes toward your shins, you may be able to see it contracting. This muscle opposes t...
How to
Lose 50 Pounds in 2 Months
To lose in 2 months, you’d need to lose an average of per week, which requires burning 2,500 more calories than you consume in a day. A healthy rate of weight loss is considered to be between per week, which require...
How to
Become a Bodybuilder
It takes more than big muscles to become a bodybuilder. If you've got an interest in fitness and muscle growth, you can learn to get started training and eating right to build your muscles in a targeted and organized way...
