Spot Reduction Myth

Contrary to what the infomercials suggest there is no such thing as spot reduction. I know you really want to belive it! Fat is lost throughout the body in a pattern dependent upon genetics, sex (hormones), and age. Overall body fat must be reduced to lose fat in any particular area. Although fat is lost or gained throughout the body it seems the first area to get fat, or the last area to become lean, is the midsection (in men and some women, especially after menopause) and hips and thighs (in women and few men). Sit-ups, crunches, leg-hip raises, leg raises, hip adduction, hip abduction, etc. will only exercise the muscles under the fat.You need to work you whole body, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, mountain climbers and the list can go on and on! So forget about crunches and situps, work you whole body and breath and you will work your core along with the rest of your body!