Training For Women: [reader question] What are the best exercises to lose belly fat?

What are the best exercises to lose belly fat?

Main points:

Idea #1: Training shouldn’t, and doesn’t have to be gender-specific.

Idea #2: Training frequency can determine intensity.

Idea #3: I like to make training program with limbs as the primary focus, and core the secondary. Note: this doesn’t mean you must train this way all the time.

Final idea: Exercises alone do not burn belly fat — it’s a combination of a fat loss diet, and a sound training program.

— other resources from the video:

Low carbs and fat loss

How to train properly for fat loss

Why you can’t spot reduce fat

How To Train Properly For Fat Loss

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