These Ridiculous Myths Should Have Been Busted 40 Years Ago

Ah, yes, the elusive “spot reduction” myth. I hate to break it to you, but doing a million crunches isn’t going to give you a six-pack overnight. The truth is, you can’t target fat loss by doing certain exercises. Fat loss happens all over the body, and factors like genetics, diet, and overall activity level influence it.

But here’s a fun fact: did you know that muscle weighs more than fat? That’s right, a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh the same, but muscle is denser, which means it takes up less space. So, even if the number on the scale isn’t changing, you could still lose fat and gain muscle.