by colleen34 on January 31st, 2007

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Is weight lifting good for losing belly fat

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  • by Gym Rat on April 13th, 2008

    Gym Rat

    You cannot spot-reduce, whether cardio or weights. The more lean muscle you have, the more fat it will burn. This is well-established. You cannot get rid of belly fat by working abs (tho it will make your belly stronger.) Creating lean body mass will burn fat, wherever it has collected. In order for your body to burn fat (even ab fat) creating your strong, hungry lean muscle mass (especially in large muscle areas such as thighs,lats, etc) will generate the fat-usage that it takes to take off that stubborn visceral fat around the middle. And don't neglect diet-used with exercise,it is the most effective fat-burning tool in the shed.

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  • by ckhusker on April 14th, 2007

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    High intensity effort for short periods (6 seconds or less) followed by enough rest to breathe normally will use fat as the primary fuel. From that standpoint, it is an effective weight-loss tool. That said, it won't overcome poor diet, sleep, & other lifestyle choices that support belly fat.

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  • by Skip_2_My_Lou on January 31st, 2007

    Skip_2_My_Lou

    It depends on the exercise. If you are carrying out a workout that takes alot of abdominal strength to do so, then yes you are losing belly fat but not the best technique. Best way to go about losing belly fat is to do alot of cardio; running, walking, jogging, boxing, swimming, rowing, steps, aerobics, skipping. As well as intaking the right solids and liquids.

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  • by Universe Of Life on January 31st, 2007

    Universe Of Life

    Any form of exercise will help burn calories (kilojoules).

    Lifting with hands doesnt completely tone that specific area of the body, but you will still burn stored fat if your are doing some type of activity.



    http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/Food_Facts/FAQ/kJ_body_kg_faq.asp


    http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_calories.html

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  • by DavidHume on January 31st, 2007

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    Not especially. It will mainly build up your arm and upper body muscles. It obviously depends how you do it.

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  • by 232499 on November 12th, 2009

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    No - look at the strong men

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  • by The Silent Rebel on December 14th, 2010

    The Silent Rebel

    no it doesn't burn the calories fast enough
    do arobic excersizes like runnig

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  • by Mystical Dim on November 12th, 2009

    Mystical Dim

    i don't think so..its kinda focusing on the muscle that you are using when lifting the weight..you should try to zero in on exercises for the abs..or stomach

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  • by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 12th, 2009

    Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot

    If the diet is right and the caloric intake is right the weight lifting is a fabulous way to tone, firm and build musle and reduce fat by getting that metabolism revved.

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  • by WebFusion on December 14th, 2010

    WebFusion

    Weight training builds muscle, muscle burns fat so yes I think it can be a method for losing belly fat. Look at bodybuilders they have high levels of muscle and no much fat.

    You have to combine the weight lifting with cardio plus a good diet.

    Here are some more tips for losing stomach fat:

    http://www.losingstomachfat.com/articles/2010/tips-for-losing-stomach-fat.php

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