Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 379, Messages: 54577

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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Building muscle

fitnessusa
fitnessusa
Posts: 5
Joined: 2011/02/15
United States
2011/02/16, 05:40 PM
Hi, I am a 41 year old female and I want to lose belly fat. Should I start muscle building exercises to burn fat before doing any cardio exercises? Will dumbbells help?
Ed_Young
Ed_Young
Posts: 13
Joined: 2009/05/19
United States
2011/02/17, 12:35 PM
I'd say do both, but on alternate days. Start slow and build up. Avoid starchy foods and sweets. Drink plenty of water.