Spot reduction is the theory that exercising a specific area of the body results in a reduction of fat in that specific area. This is a myth because: Select one: a. Exercise in general does not lead to increase use of fat as fuel b. Localized exercise leads to hypertrophy of the muscle, resulting in increased local fat storage c. It is impossible to measure fat storage in specific areas of the body d. Exercise draws from almost all fat stores in the body, regardless of where the muscle is located.
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However, this is a myth because: a. Exercise in general does lead to an increase in the use of fat as fuel, but it does not necessarily target specific areas of the body. When we exercise, our body draws from fat stores all over the body, not just in the area Show more…
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