
The Truth About Spot Reduction
The Truth About Spot Reduction The idea of spot reduction —the belief that you can lose fat in specific areas of your body by exercising those exact spots—is one of the most common fitness myths out there. Whether it’s trying to melt away the last bit of belly fat or slim down your arms, many newcomers fall into the trap of thinking targeted exercises will burn fat in those exact areas. Unfortunately, that’s not how the body works. Fat loss doesn't occur in isolated areas just because you're working a particular muscle group. Doing countless crunches won’t magically flatten your stomach, and endless tricep kickbacks won’t necessarily slim your arms. ....
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