Expert: Ken Alan - 4/8/2005

Question
Hi! I wanted to know what exercise technique I would need to do in order to lose some inches around my upper thighs? My inner upper thighs are starting to rub together when I walk and I don't like this one bit. So if you could tell me what exercise to do in order to lose these extra unwanted inches around my upper inner thighs that would be great! Thanks alot! I look forward to hearing back from you.

Answer
Extra unwanted inches is extra fat.  To get rid of fat, you have to be more active physically, and pay attention to your food intake.  Any form of aerobic exercise helps to burn calories (fat).  Do aerobic exercises that you will enjoy, so that you will continue to do it regularly - walk, jog, run, bike, hike, skate, dance, row, swim, etc.  Any activity that gets you breathing harder than normal but not so hard that you can't do it for 20 - 40 minutes is aerobic exercise.  Do it regularly, cut a few calories out of your diet, and over a few months you will start to change.  Give yourself a generous timeframe.  It won't happen in two easy weeks.

Glad you want to do something.  Hope this helps.