Monday Myth Busters Myth #1: You can take the weight off of specific body parts by doing exercises that target those areas. Truth: This concept is called spot training and, unfortunately, it doesn’t burn fat. When you lose weight, you are unable to choose the area in which the reduction will occur. Your body predetermines which fat stores it will use. For example, doing sit-ups will strengthen you abs but will not take the fat off of your stomach. Similarly, an activity like running burns fat all over your body, not just your legs. You can, however, compliment a balanced exercise program with a selection of weight training exercises to gradually lose weight and tone the body.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 06:56:44 +0000
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