Those crunches may not be abs-olutely necessary. Exercises that target certain groups of fat — whether it’s thunder thighs or love handles — might be useless, experts say. In fact, it’s “simply not ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) increases calorie burn in less time to burn belly fat. Strength training builds muscle, which boosts the number of calories you burn at rest. Staying in a ...

Women who are 50 years, or older, tend to develop persistent belly fat, because menopause causes their metabolism to slow down, while their body stores fat in the abdominal area. Spot reduction exists ...

Targeted strength exercises combined with smart nutrition can reduce arm fat visibly within a month. Consistency and overall ...