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This Is the Biggest Myth About Losing Belly Fat, According to Jillian Michaels

26/06/2018 - 01:35 AM

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22:  Jillian Michaels attends the Bella New York's Influencer Cover Party at Mr. Jones on March 22, 2018 in New York City.  (Photo by CJ Rivera/Getty Images)

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:

And of course, consuming clean foods while following a calorie restriction will further help you achieve those sought-after results.


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https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Can-You-Spot-Reduce-Body-Fat-44982559