We can always trust Jillian Michaels to keep things real. When we asked the health and fitness expert and creator of the My Fitness by Jillian Michaels App [1] the biggest myth people believe when it comes to getting rid of belly fat [2], she replied, "People think you can spot-reduce fat. That's the top mistake I see people make when trying to get a six-pack or flat tummy."
And we couldn't agree more! For example, focusing on crunches alone is not an effective way to carve out a chiseled midsection, nor will do doing a squats every day help you achieve booty gains [3]. Targeting a specific part of your body ironically requires working your entire body.
Since spot reduction is nearly impossible, Jillian recommends the following exercises strategies to burn body fat:
- HIIT workouts [4]
- Resistance training [5]
- Circuit training [6]
- Plyometrics [7]
And of course, consuming clean foods while following a calorie restriction will further help you achieve those sought-after results.