Spot Reducing

Bad News - Good News

Spot reducing is a myth. Or, is it? You wouldn’t think it’s a myth by the infomercials. New machines are constantly being marketed with the promise to burn fat from these 3 specific areas of the body:

√ abdominals

√ thighs

√ buttocks

We are vulnerable to the marketing of these products because we:

• want fast results to burn fat

• want to look our best without this extra fat

• want to feel more energetic by not carrying around 5+ lbs. of extra fat

• want to sit on a machine and make a few easy movements instead of sweating extra pounds off by working it off

Many times these machines or these magical exercise movements place excessive stress on smaller muscles. In a less conditioned person it is easy to injure these muscles which require extended periods to heal.

It is important to note that the abdominal, thigh, and buttock muscles do need to be properly toned. Each of these areas can be properly toned as a part of a balanced fat-burning exercise program.

Now, for the good news. You can reduce the fat in these 3 specific areas of the body:

√ abdominals

√ thighs

√ buttocks

You can notice improvements in the appearance of these areas by adhering to these fat loss fundamentals:

• Body fat is lost across your whole body and not in one specific area.

• Body fat is lost when calories are reduced and exercise is increased.

• Body fat loss is enhanced with increased periods of aerobic exercise.
  
  
• Body fat is lost at a rate of approximately 2 lbs./week; more than this is water loss which returns.

• Body fat is lost in abdominal, thigh, and buttock regions in small but definite increments after remaining on a consistent nutrition and exercise program.

• Body fat is lost when you persevere! Don’t give up!

Spot reducing the areas that you are most concerned about is important for your overall health and wellness. The best weight loss exercise program is one that takes a balanced approach to fat loss and results in permanent fat loss.

Losing fat is really simple but it is not easy. You can accomplish your goals by formulating a sound plan and sticking to it.

You can find help to stay motivated here. There is one very important thing to remember in pursuing your fat loss goals. You are more than your abdominals, thighs, and buttocks.

You, as a person, are more important than one specific part of your body. fat loss is a part of your health and wellness but there are other aspects as well.

Additionally, you need to remember that genetics does play a role in your body's fat deposits. You want to have the have the healthiest body possible for you. Don't try to do or be that anything beyond that.