In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo tackle the research around body fat spot reduction. First, they tackle the research on various ointments, creams, garments, and whole body vibration. Following this, they discuss the evidence for spot reduction as an adaptation to different exercise types such as endurance and resistance training.
Most of the research discussed in this episode can be found here:
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Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-129 here.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Intro & plugs
00:17:41 - Spot reduction history, whole body vibration, garments & ointments
00:46:04 - Training & spot reduction: the first studies
00:58:09 - Recent evidence on training and spot reduction
01:32:42 - Studies not supporting spot-reduction
01:52:52 - Practical takeaways
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