Is Body Fat Spot Reduction Really a Myth?

In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo tackle the research around body fat spot reduction. First, they tackle the research on various ointments, creams, garments, and whole body vibration. Following this, they discuss the evidence for spot reduction as an adaptation to different exercise types such as endurance and resistance training. TIME STAMPS Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com here 00:00:00 - Intro & plugs 00:17:41 - Spot reduction history, whole body vibration, garments & ointments 00:46:04 - Training & spot reduction: the first studies 00:58:09 - Recent evidence on training and spot reduction 01:32:42 - Studies not supporting spot-reduction 01:52:52 - Practical takeaways Want to get your question answered on the show? Send a voice memo to podcast@strongerbyscience.com MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review :

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This episode is 02:03:50 long.

This episode was published on Mar 20, 2024.

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