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Episode #258: December 2023 Research Review

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Exploring the Concept of Spot Reduction and Its Applicability in Training

Exploring the concept of spot reduction and its limitations in training and exercise, including a discussion on a study involving intense abdominal training and the need for targeted muscle hypertrophy and fat mass decrease. The speakers suggest alternative areas for studying spot reduction and propose using ultrasound and MRI for detecting changes in fat mass and muscle cross sectional area.

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