Health and Fitness

Leg fat is one the most stubborn fat deposit on the body; it can be very embarrassing and uncomfortable, especially when you can no longer fit into your old jeans, thus it can affect greatly your self esteem.

But don't worry; there are some exercises that can target the lower body in such a way that will result in you being capable to get rid of leg fat and enjoy the toned and sexy look you always wanted.

Here are the top cardio exercises to help you lose leg fat fast:

1- Walking:

Walking is the best option for anyone who is new to doing cardio. Low impact activities such as running, can lessen the amount of wear and tear on the body when exercising, thus decreasing the risk of injury.

2- Jogging:

this my favorite cardio exercise ever! Running is the most convenient workout in the world; you can run either outside or on a treadmill, outside running is always better, because it can be more intense, challenging, and enjoyable. The recurring movement of the legs helps to burn fat and develops strong leg muscles, thus speeding up the weight loss process.

3- Cycling:

Cycling is a good form of cardio exercise, especially for those who are not into running, out of the fear of injury or joints problems. This type of exercise can target with efficiency you leg muscles and burn fat effectively; it's been estimated that cycling burns up to 600 calories per hour, if done in the appropriate manner.

4- Stair climbing:

Get in the habit of climbing the stairs instead of using elevators. Stairs are all around us and we can use them on a daily basis, but many people love instant gratification and avoid any discomfort or physical effort, thus they shy away from the stairs. That's a big mistake.

5- Interval or hill running:

Once you feel you have built a solid aerobic condition, and then you can increase the intensity of your training by doing interval training or hill running. These exercises are well known for their intensity, and their efficiency at burning fat and building up leg muscle mass.

Don't forget your diet!

The other face of the weight loss coin is proper nutrition. In fact, weight loss is a function of calories in and calories out; and if you take in more energy than you burn, don't be surprised to gain some extra pounds.

This can easily happen because cardio training increases appetite, thus you start to indulge yourself and consume more energy than your body requires.

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From David Dack - running author and enthusiast