A muffin top usually gets blamed on the sides of the waist, but the bigger picture matters more. After 60, body fat can accumulate around the midsection while muscle mass and daily activity start to decline. Crunches might make your abs burn, but they don’t burn enough energy or build enough total-body muscle to make a major change in how your waistline looks.
Spot reduction sounds appealing, but your body doesn’t pull fat from one area just because you’re training nearby muscles. Fat loss comes from burning more calories than you take in over time. Strength work, daily movement, and consistent cardio all help move that process along while muscle-building exercises help your body look firmer as your overall body fat comes down.
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