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YMCA Wellness Tip of the Day

The truth about Spot Reduction

Spot Reduction, the belief that a certain exercise will reduce the amount of stored body fat in a specific area, is a myth.  Body fat stores are reduced when daily caloric expenditure exceeds daily caloric intake.  So, there is no perfect crunch that will give you a flat belly.

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