Targeted exercises can help you lose stubborn back fat, love handles, and armpit fat. Discover the most effective gym classes like Zumba and at-home routines designed to trim your waist and thighs.
Whether you call them love handles or muffin top, no cute name hides the fact that it's excess body fat on the sides of your mid-section. Too much fat can increase your risk of diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even some types of cancer.
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When it comes to weight loss, everyone wants fast results. But faster isn't always better, or sustainable. Ideally you should aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds of fat each week, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. This translates to about 8 to 16 pounds in two months. Walking at a pace of 3.
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In the past 20 years, obesity has become a major concern for Americans. In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 33 states had at least 25 percent of their population considered obese.
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