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Targeted Fat Loss Is a Scam (Let’s Talk About the Science)
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Have you ever seen a workout that promises to get rid of belly fat with three moves? In this episode I explain that targeted fat loss is a complete lie, because that is simply not how biology works. However, for decades we have heard about workouts to blast belly fat, "bounce back" from pregnancy, "tone up" arms, "reduce" inner thighs, and so much more. This can be confusing, so let's dive into the science so you can understand how fat loss actually works.
Further reading:
- Seminal study that looked at arm fat in tennis players to see if people lose more fat around working muscles.
- 2023 article with a small sample size that did find some evidence of targeted fat loss in men.
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