Research Corner - Q&A Spot Reduction for Arms by Craig Burris | Date Released : 18 Feb 2003 0 comments Print Close Question: I have a client who has lost two dress sizes, but she is having trouble getting anything to fit due to her large arms. I have asked her about her genetics, so that is a possible reason. Her arms almost appear to be retaining fluid, but that is not the problem. Her doctor does not have an answer. Her massage therapist suggests her recent hormone therapy. Do you have any ideas? Answer: Barring some unknown medical problem, I would say it is genetics. However, that doesn’t mean she can’t change it. I would go out and buy the book The Metabolic Typing Diet and give her the test. I would bet she is not eating for her “type.” I would also inform her that the places the body stores the most fat are also the places that it takes fat from last. I would do some higher rep arm exercises to make her feel better. It gives her the sense she is doing something to help herself. I would also make her keep a food diary. Make sure she is eating the right foods for her “type” and that she is getting enough water. Her massage therapist is right on. Hormone Replacement Therapy has many side effects, the least of which is fluid retention. A JAMA study of HRT had this conclusion: Overall health risks exceeded benefits from use of combined estrogen plus progestin for an average 5.2-year follow-up among healthy postmenopausal US women. All-cause mortality was not affected during the trial. The risk-benefit profile found in this trial is not consistent with the requirements for a viable intervention for primary prevention of chronic diseases, and the results indicate that this regimen should not be initiated or continued for primary prevention of CHD. Back to top About the author: Craig Burris Craig is currently the owner of Peak Physique personal training. Peak Physique provides training in home and at select health clubs in the Twin Cities. Prior to this, Craig was the Director of Trainer education at BODYFIT, a personal training center in St. Paul, as well as providing treatment to clients at twin cities chiropractic clinics. Craig conducts educational seminars for trainers, physical therapists and chiropractors and writes articles for various web sites and publications. His philosophy is, “Achieve optimal health through exercise and nutrition.” Craig specializes in rehabilitation, sport specific training and nutrition. Full Author Details Related content Content from Craig Burris Spot Reduction Revisited Charles Poliquin | Articles Spot Reduction for Calves Graeme Marsh | Articles The Metabolic Typing Diet Neil Habgood | Articles Spot Reduction for Glutes Jason Anderson | Articles Metabolic Typing Confusion Paul Chek | Articles Metabolic Typing Noah Hittner | Articles Spot Reduction for Thighs Stephen Holt | Articles Spot Reduction for Hips Alan Russell | Articles Neuropathy on the Foot Craig Burris | Articles Crohn’s Disease Pain with SMR Craig Burris | Articles Weight Loss Difficulties Craig Burris | Articles Female Weight Gain with Workouts Craig Burris | Articles Cushings Syndrome Craig Burris | Articles Knee Surgery Rehab – Lateral Release Craig Burris | Articles Amino Acid Supplement – L-arganine Craig Burris | Articles Hernia Exercise Recommendations Craig Burris | Articles Vestibular Vertigo Craig Burris | Articles Hamstring Stretch with LBP Craig Burris | Articles Pooch Belly Craig Burris | Articles Spinal Stenosis Craig Burris | Articles Stretching Before Exercise Craig Burris | Articles Muscle Adhesions Craig Burris | Articles Glycemic Index Assessments Craig Burris | Articles Truth in Nutrition - Part 2 Craig Burris | Articles Disc Herniation and Steroids Craig Burris | Articles Spot Reduction for Arms Craig Burris | Articles Tight Trapezius Craig Burris | Articles Facio-Scapular-Humeral Muscular Dystrophy Craig Burris | Articles Hip Pain from Old Ankle Injury Craig Burris | Articles Truth in Nutrition - Part 1 Craig Burris | Articles Please login to leave a comment Comments (0) Back to top