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I can answer questions related to any of the following areas alternative medicine, fitness, physical education, weight training, senior health, bicycling, personal trainers, personal training, medical technology, health and wellness, eating disorders, weight loss, Naturopathy, first aid, and bodybuilding. In fact I was listed as an expert in each of these categories at askme.com until they closed down

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I have worked in health and or fitness related capacities for over 30 years. My main profession is that of a Medical Technologist, but I also have training as a Corpsman with the US Navy, a Field Medic with the Army National Guard,and am certified as A Personal Trainer, Medical Exer-therapist and Aerobics Instructor through the National Academy for Health and Fitness. My wife and I have operated BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition in Moultrie Georgia since 1995. I also have an Associates Degree in Computer Robotics. I am an avid bicycle rider, mostly road riding with the occasional mountain trail or off road "experience". My wife and I usually do a charity ride at least once per year to help those less fortunate. Degrees & Certifications: Certifications include Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/NCA. Clinical Laboratory Technologist CLT/HHS Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, and Medical Exer-therapist NAHF. Advance Weight Training through NAHF. Accepted as AFTA Associate Awards include the Ohio State Award of Merit and Ohio Special Services Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal and 2 Army Achievement Medals CPR re-Certifcation 2007 Web page: http://www.bmgfitness.com http;//www.healthandfitnessebookclub.com

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Weightlifting & Exercise - MYTH or FACT?

Expert: Jerry Goodwin - 10/26/2009

Question
MYTH or FACT:
Exercising just your legs (walking, jogging, using ankle weights) will not affect the fat you lose in your legs.

Answer
Hi Kayla,

I am not sure that you can exercise just your legs, most people even walking tend to swing their arms and things of that nature which would be something, besides that you would still be exercising your core muscles like your abs etc.

Walking, running and such do in fact help somewhat with fat loss in the legs if that is the area where your body stores fat. Many people especially women tend to store a good deal of heir fat in their hips and upper legs, and for these people any exercise that burns calories will help with removing fat from that area.

So in my opinion it is definitely a Myth, any exercise that burns calories, which is any exercise no matter what body part is moving will help burn fat in your most active fat storage zones, for some that is the upper legs and thighs. For many it is the abdominal area. Burning calories is the main thing. A calorie deficit will normally cause a loss of fat and it will be from wherever the body takes it. This depends usually on where most of the fat is stored, if that happens to be the legs then that is where the body will take the stored fat from.

Hope this helps,

Have a great day

Jerry

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