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    • Which exercises are best for your lower abs?

      Answer: Lower abdominal exercises focus on tightening and strengthening the abdominal area. If worked enough, they can also help you lose belly fat and harden to form defined muscles called a six pack...The goal of these exercises is to target key parts of the lower abs and strengthen them to improve posture, stability, and balance in daily activity...

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    • How can you boost your metabolism with exercise?

      Answer: Amp up your workout. Any kind of aerobic exercise, whether you're running or doing Zumba, burns calories. Make it more intense, and your body will burn more calories....Try intervals. You can do them with any type of cardio. The basic idea is to switch back and forth between higher and lower intensity...

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      Answer: Seafood is an excellent source of protein because it's usually low in fat. Fish such as salmon is a little higher in fat, but it is the heart-healthy kind: it has omega-3 fatty acids.; Stick to the white meat of poultry for excellent, lean protein. Dark meat is a little higher in fat. The skin is loaded with saturated fat, so remove skin before eating...

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