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#113 // The Top-10 SCAMS in Health & Fitness (Part 2)

Fitness Stuff (for normal people)

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Unpacking Fitness Industry Deceptions

The chapter exposes various deceptive practices in the health and fitness industry, including scams related to fat burning workouts, devices, and spot reduction techniques. It critiques studies on spot reduction, challenges the myth of targeted fat loss, and emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to training for weight loss. The discussion also clarifies the distinction between fat oxidation, fat burning, and overall fat loss in the context of fitness scams and products.

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