5,004 Sit-Ups Proved Everyone Wrong

Spot reduction is one of the most persistent fitness myths. In 1984, volunteers did 5,004 sit-ups each in 27 days, and researchers measured what happened to their fat. The result explains why your abs are hidden, and what actually makes them show. Sources: Katch FI, Clarkson PM, et al. "Effects of sit up exercise training on adipose cell size and adiposity." Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1984. Vispute SS, et al. "The effect of abdominal exercise on abdominal fat." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2011. Gwinup G, et al. "Thickness of subcutaneous fat and activity of underlying muscles." Annals of Internal Medicine, 1971. This video is for general education and is not medical or personal training advice. Talk to a doctor before changing your diet or starting a new exercise program. 0:00 The Persistent Myth of Targeted Fat Loss 1:24 Decades of Evidence Against Spot Reduction 3:09 The Hidden Cost of the Fitness Industry 3:52 The Real Strategy for Visible Abs #abs #fitness #fatloss