1. Can I spot reduce my fatty areas?

2. NO

3. While strength training can target specific muscles, fat loss cannot be targeted. The body loses fat in the reverse order that it was gained. Example: if the last place you gained fat was your belly, the first place you would notice loss would be in your belly, regardless of the type of exercise or diet.

4. To get that “six-pack” you need to combine a moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise and strength training with a moderate reduction in caloric intake. Meaning that you need to slightly reduce your daily calories and engage in aerobic exercise to reduce all around fat.

5. This data was found in: Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness: A Personalized Program, 11th Edition. Another great source for health and fitness information is on the Oxford Journals website under “Health and Fitness” at www.oxfordjournals.org