Are recumbent bikes good for toning thighs?
Tone is related to the amount of body fat that you have. In general building lean muscle mass through exercise is the best way to reduce body fat because lean muscle tissue raises your metabolism.Scientifically speaking you cannot "spot reduce". No product, or exercise has ever been clinically pr oven to reduce fat in just one area. For example if you do chest exercises your chest will get bigger. The abdominal muscles are underneath a natural layer of fat, so if you only work the abdominal you will get stronger, but only when you reduce the fat will you expose the abs that you have been strengthening. You have to lower your total body-fat % through continued focus on a healthy diet and weight resistance exercise for all major muscle groups. Remember to eat 4 to 5 small healthy meals daily instead of skipping meals (starvation actually slows your metabolism).
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Clinical Exercise Specialist / Hospital Wellness Counselor
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