Question:
What exercise can i do to get ride of these elephant love hadles

   — melissa W. (posted on December 16, 2001)

December 16, 2001
Pick up a dictionary in each hand and with your arms dropped to your sides, bend from side to side. Might as well put the book to good use.
   — merri B.

December 16, 2001
This sounds weird, but do doggie kicks. Get on your hands and knees and lift your legs to the side with knee bent. You will looks like a male dog taking a pee. I said it sounds weird. But this is an exercise we did when I was taking an exercise class and it really works. Hold your leg in place for only a few seconds and then bring down. Repeat this approx. 10 times each leg and just to it daily. Don't over do it because you can feel the "burn".
   — Betty M.

December 16, 2001
As a certified fitness instructor, I can tell you that "spot~reducing" doesn't work. As a matter of fact, if you try to "spot~reduce", you may actually build UP muscle in the area you are working! <p>It is better to work on cardio and lifting together, meaning you have to spend the time getting your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes a day, 5x/week AND in addition, you should add in some resistence exercises (lifting) to help you strengthen all other body areas. <p>My suggestion is to join a GOOD local gym and hire a trainer for one or two sessions. After that, you'll be good to go on your own...although personal trainers are GREAT if you can afford to have one for 2~3 months! Good luck...email me anytime!
   — Cristie L.

December 18, 2001
C A R T W H E E L S ! ! ! ! ! ! MY MOM DID CARTWHEELS, AND LOST ALL OF HER LOVE HANDLES ABOUT 3 MONTHS POST OP SHE LOOKS GREAT. I STILL DONT BELIEVE SHE WAS "BIG ENOUGH" TO HAVE THE SURGERY BUT TO EACH HIS/HER OWN, AND SHE HAS DONE GREAT. I'M SO JEALOUS OF HER!
   — [Anonymous]