06/01/2026
The biggest myth is that you can lose fat from a specific area (like your belly or thighs) by exercising just that spot; scientifically, fat loss is systemic, meaning your body burns fat from all over, influenced by overall calorie deficit, genetics, and body fat percentage, not isolated exercises like crunches for abs, which only build muscle. While targeted exercises tone muscles, they don't directly burn the fat covering them, so you need a holistic approach with diet, cardio, and strength training for overall fat reduction.