Cardio vs. HIIT: Best Exercises for Rapid Fat Loss

HIIT and kickboxing offer high calorie-burning potential for rapid fat loss compared to traditional long cardio. Targeted dance moves and treadmill intervals can help reduce inches around the waist and belly.

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The Best Way for a Middle-Aged Woman to Lose Weight

Published Apr,10 2018 | By Maria Ryan

Losing weight in middle age involves staying active, eating healthy, managing stress and taking care of your health.

Young woman flexing muscles in studio, portrait

Exercises to Slim Down for Naturally Muscular Women

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Maria Ryan

Slimming down doesn't necessarily have to equal simply losing weight for you naturally muscular women. If you are looking to streamline your muscles, there are specific types of exercises that will help you strengthen without building bulk and will focus on sculpting long, lean, densely compacted muscles.

Maria Ryan has more than 20 years experience in fitness and wellness. She holds a Master of Science in counseling psychology with a specialization in psychology of sport. She has reviewed articles for "Women in Sport" and "Physical Activity Journal" and books for "Author Exposure." She has presented on such topics as overtraining and burnout in youth athletes and the psychological impact of injury, and co-authored a pending research study examining stress in college students.