Fresh Fitness Tips: Get rid of that muffin top and tone your inner thighs!

Kaylam says: Hi there! I have a big event in June where I need to fit into a specific gown, which is a size smaller than I am right now. Any tips on how to loose inches around the "love handles" and hip area?

Answer: I wish I had the magic exercise, or that spot training worked, but it doesn't. So, the best way to get rid of that stubborn old muffin top (and you can do it even after having a baby) is cardio, cardio, cardio, proper nutrition, and including at least two days of resistance training into your routine. Try short bursts of high intensity cardio to burn the extra fat. I love my jump rope, and mixing interval workouts into my routine. Head to Six Days to Slim Interval Workout to find a great interval workout plan.

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VVerdhan says: Hi, if you could tell me some workouts for the inner thighs. I don't like when my thighs rub while I'm walking. could you help me pls.

Answer: I love doing inner thigh squeezes with a ball (see blog post "Inner Thigh Busters"), or try inner thigh lifts.

Inner Thigh Lifts-Lie down on right side. Place left leg (top leg) over right. Slowly lift right leg (bottom leg) off the ground and lower.

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