2006-10-09 13:46:12 · 9 answers · asked by jsutin 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It you can lift weights with the chunky parts, then yes. :)
Sorry. Couldn't pass that up!
I don't know, but I've got a chunky part here and there, so kinda interested in the answer...
2006-10-09 13:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by Jon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe. increase in muscle tone leads to an increase in metabolism, but you should probably work more on running, etc and light weight lifting. then when you get to a healthy desirable BMI (Body Mass Index), you could start the heavier weights. sometimes tho if u start lifting weights rather than fat burning, it just kinda grows muscle beneath the fat and its not good.
2006-10-09 20:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by chocolatelovergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The muscles are underneath the fat. Fat cannot turn into muscle. You have to burn more calories than you eat in order to lose the fat. If you still eat more calories than you burn, the muscles will get bigger, but the fat won't go away.
Doing all of those things you mention will burn calories, especially the running, so you are bound to get thinner and more muscular. Good luck!
2006-10-09 20:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Elaura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise helps burn calories...toning exercises help build muscle, which burns more calories (even at rest)...
Be careful and don't overdo, but yeah...it's definitely better to have more muscle, bulk doesn't matter (esp if you're a chick)...just get toned and lose the fat...good luck!
2006-10-09 20:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fat is fat and muscle is muscle...they do not change into one another.
You can REDUCE the amount of fat and increase your muscle mass...but one will not become the other.
ten yrs ago during kidney surgery, the doctors found I had six pack abs...under an inch of fat.
So just working out may not give you the look you want
2006-10-09 20:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by Grundoon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been working out for years. crunches are a crock! 100 situps real situps 100 pushups and 100squats are all you need. no weights involved. run 1 mile a day all done 5 days a week.
2006-10-09 21:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to lose fat first then start to build. read tips on weight loss, building muscle mass and workouts on this site
2006-10-09 20:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, YOU CAN BUT YOU ALSO HAVE TO EAT RIGHT. ASK YOUR DOCTOR WHAT DIET WORKS FOR YOUR BODY TYPE.
2006-10-09 20:51:03 · answer #8 · answered by JO`NAE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure but you'll still be fat.
2006-10-09 20:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋