Is running a good way to trim fat off the body and exercise the legs?

I've been trying to get in shape the past three years.When I started, my asthma was so bad that I ran 400 meters and needed an inhaler plus a break or I couldn't breathe. Also, the winter air was brutal on my lungs. At 16 I was able to lose a considerable amout of weight after dieting and exercising as much as I could. I weighed 180 at the time. Now I weigh 160 but I also gained a lot of muscle mass. The doctor used to classify me as obese, now I am at an "average" as far as BMI is concerned. I have a decent base of strength. I can support my body weight and then some.My issue is however, I have a bit of fat on my stomach, thighs and arms. I have man boobs and a belly. At a distance it won't be noticed, but as you get closer you will see it. If I am wearing a shirt, you would think that I am skinny but when I take it off you would see I am a bit chubby.Mind you I only recently started running with more effort. Up until recently I only ran 3 minutes straight, then walked 5 minutes because that was the most I could handle.I am fairly certain I have beat out my asthma as I just ran 45 minutes straight! I didn't even need medicine this morning. I'm still unsure about the cold air though... I've been using an iphone 10k trainer appBut will running help me trim fat? Also, is running a good leg workout or do I still need to do weights for my legs?I don't know much about exercise and I was pretty much alone in all of this.

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I love your effort.In my amateur opinion and based upon experience, you should do crunches, aerobic activities to lose weight apart from running because it builds muscles. Also, you could lose the fat first by lowering your caloric intake, do long walks instead, and then tone or tighten your muscles by running. (If you have too much fat, rigorous activities is the perfect quotient for a heart attack. Your waist line shouldn't exceed 36" because it could lead to other problems, too. Check out one of the studies here, http://channels.isp.netscape.com/homerealestate/package.jsp?name=fte/waist37/waist37.)If you have an ideal BMI in mind, find out what your weight should be and the amount of calories you need to get there and maintain it. A calorie counter, http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm, will help with this, and learn what's in your food, http://calorielab.com/index.html.I know people who never stepped in a gym and have visibly beautiful muscles. In addition to running, you could cycle or pedal while sitting in a chair. Even better, stretch out your legs and flex your feet as far up and back as they could go holding each for a second and count as many as you could and push each day for the same amount. The body works best when it's programmed, so do 50-100 and each week add more seconds while doing that amount every day. You will see your calves contracting and retracting. If you could do this five times a week, you will see results in a month.Hey, but don't forget, you should consult with your doctor before you start any exercise regimen.PS: Being my own doctor keeps me out of the doctors office. Prevention is always good!

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• Obviously, running is a great way to trim fat and exercise the legs. What matters is the duration and intensity of your running. For example running sprints up San Francisco hills is more intense than jogging around the track at the YMCA.