Chapter 1
Liquid legends and sweaty science
Chapter 2
The clock and the scale
Chapter 3
Designing the body
Chapter 4
The pain and protein puzzle
YOUR GOAL
Master of Debunking the gym floor whispers
Ch 3 · Designing the body
doctorx Your body breaks down triglycerides in adipocytes into free fatty acids for general energy, meaning abdominal exercises cannot target local fat.
doctorx Genetics and hormones dictate where your body stores and shrinks fat cells first
BETA
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Fun Fact
Muscle density: Muscle is about 18% denser than fat, meaning you can shrink in size without losing a single pound.
Glossary
spot reduction (noun)
The reduction of fat from a specific, localized area of the body through targeted physical exercise. In 1984, University of Massachusetts researchers proved this impossible after testing subjects who performed five thousand sit-ups.
The reduction of fat from a specific, localized area of the body through targeted physical exercise. In 1984, University of Massachusetts researchers proved this impossible after testing subjects who performed five thousand sit-ups.
Quiz
Why can't you target specific areas of your body for fat loss through localized exercise?
Quiz
Why does preserving muscle mass through resistance training help with long-term weight management?
Quiz
What is the phenomenon called where your body continues to burn extra calories for hours after an intense workout?
Quiz
Why might a person's body size decrease even if the bathroom scale shows no weight loss?