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Will Running Make My Legs Skinny?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sarah Thompson

Running is a cardiovascular fitness exercise. As such, it helps you burn the calories you need to lose weight. However, because you can’t spot target an area on your body, this weight loss will occur not just on the legs but all over your body.

Sarah Thompson has been a writer since 2006. She has contributed to Ohio-based publications such as "CityScene" and "Dublin Life" magazines, as well as Columbus' top alternative weekly, "The Other Paper." Thompson has also written for several online outlets, including Smashing Magazine and Web Designer Depot. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism, sexuality studies and visual communication design from Ohio State University.