The fitness industry is so full of marketing bullshit, lifter bravado, and misinformation, we needed a quick video like this to help clear things up:

#1. There are exercises that 'burn fat' and you can 'target belly fat'.
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#2. Recomping (building muscle and losing fat at the same time) is impossible (except for newb-lifters / steroid users)
Study link: [ Ссылка ] - shows the optimal rate for weight loss is 0.7% of body mass per week, and that recomping is possible
Additional link explaining the study in plain English: [ Ссылка ]

#3. Higher Testosterone = More Muscle Growth
Study link: [ Ссылка ] - a study showing that workout-induced spikes in growth hormone (GH), free testosterone (fT), and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), did not result in increases in muscle mass or strength.
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#4. Lifter's unrealistic expectations of how much muscle they can gain in a year
Study link: [ Ссылка ] - this studies the muscle gains made by anabolic steroid users

#5. If you're not gaining, it's because you're not eating right or working hard enough! Suck it up pussy!
[ Ссылка ] - studying the effects of testosterone replacement therapy for men with partial androgen deficiency.

#6. Running is bad for your knees
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#7 You should workout your abs EVERY DAY
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