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Expert: Karen Skidmore - 10/14/2009


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DOES A TREADMILL HELP you lose your thighs I WALK ON THE TREADMILL AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK AND I PUT IT ON THE HIGHEST INCLINE WHICH IS 15 AND I DO A POWER WALK AND THEN I JOG A WHILE AND I BURN AT LEAST 700-900 CALORIES WHEN I DO EXCERISE THATS THE ONLY EXCERISE I DO IS THERE MORE I SHOULD DO

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Hi Sandra, great job it seems like you are very dedicated.  Remember there really isn't anyway to target a specific muscle group when losing weight.  The weight generally comes off in a predetermined pattern, which we have little control over.  However there are other forms of exercise out there that really aid in fat loss.

Metabolic training can help burn fat a lot faster and a lot more efficiently.  I would suggest adding 1 or 2 workouts like that in instead of your treadmill.  Here is a post that will help you understand what it involves.

http://www.secretstolivingahealthylifestyle.com/blog/636/metabolic-training-what...

Also adding resistance training to your routine will help and be much more effective then walking on the treadmill.  Here is a link that will help you out.

http://www.lifetime-fitness-routines.com/exerciseprograms.html

Good luck with your weight loss I hope it helps.  Remember the most important thing is you workout so stick with what you enjoy if there is that chance you may not exercise at all.

Stay Motivated,

Karen
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