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You Can’t Pick Where You Lose Fat—Spot Reduction Is a Myth

You Can’t Pick Where You Lose Fat—Spot Reduction Is a Myth

Update: 2025-04-28
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Still doing crunches hoping to burn belly fat? Or endless arm exercises to tone your triceps? It’s time to bust one of the biggest fitness myths out there—spot reduction doesn’t work.

In this episode, we break down:

  • Why you can’t choose where your body loses fat

  • How fat loss actually happens (and what you should focus on instead)

  • The role of strength training, cardio, and nutrition in full-body fat loss

  • How to stop wasting time on targeted fat-burning workouts and start seeing real results

If you’ve been frustrated with stubborn areas of fat, this episode will help you shift your mindset and get on track with what really works.

Challenge: Skip the crunches this week and focus on 3 full-body workouts. Track how you feel and what changes you notice.

For more simple, effective workouts and fitness tips, check out my ebook and follow me on Instagram @bustostraining.

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You Can’t Pick Where You Lose Fat—Spot Reduction Is a Myth

You Can’t Pick Where You Lose Fat—Spot Reduction Is a Myth

Andrew Bustos