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Can I Target Belly Fat with Exercise?
Can I Spot Train My Tummy?

Technically, there is no way to force weight to come off your stomach (or any other worrisome spots). The good news is cardio exercise is great for peeling off the pounds all over, whether your trouble spot is your tummy or your thighs!

Crunches can help tone your tummy, but they don't actually reduce the weight carried there. A healthy diet and aerobic exercise can.

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