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Jaime Longval graduated in 1999 with her Bachelor's of Science from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Exercise Science.
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I'm getting married soon. I want to lose some weight and trim my upper back and calves. What exercises will target these areas?
Exercise will help trim your upper back and calf muscles, but unless you burn the fat around those muscles you won't be able to see them.
To lose that fat weight without reducing calorie intake, you should gradually work up to doing moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise (such as brisk walking or biking) for about 60 minutes daily on at least five days of the week. You can lose weight with just 30 minutes of activity on at least five days of the week if you cut the amount of calories you eat and/or increase the intensity of your physical activity.
Target the upper back and calves with these exercises:
Calf raises:
Seated row (for upper back):
Consult your health care professional before starting any exercise or weight loss program. Also, a nutritionist can be a wonderful resource to help you develop a healthy way to cut calories.