Time Stamps
00:00:00 – Intro & plugs
00:17:41 – Spot reduction history, whole body vibration, garments & ointments
00:46:04 – Training & spot reduction: the first studies
00:58:04 – Ad Break
00:58:09 – Recent evidence on training and spot reduction
01:32:42 – Studies not supporting spot-reduction
01:52:52 – Practical takeaways
Most of the research discussed in this episode can be found here:
Benefit of a topical slimming cream in conjunction with dietary advice
The efficacy of topical aminophylline in local fat reduction: A systematic review
Prospective and Randomized Determination of the Efficacy of Topical Lipolytic Agents
Regional fat changes induced by localized muscle endurance resistance training
Subcutaneous fat alterations resulting from an upper-body resistance training program
Spot Reduction of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue
Changes in Waistline and Abdominal Girth and Subcutaneous Fat following Isometric Exercises
Effect of combined resistance and endurance exercise training on regional fat loss
Abdominal aerobic endurance exercise reveals spot reduction exists: A randomized controlled trial
Effects of Sit up Exercise Training on Adipose Cell Size and Adiposity
The effect of abdominal exercise on abdominal fat
Anthropometric and Densitometric Responses of Women to Specific and General Exercise
Thickness of Subcutaneous Fat and Activity of Underlying Muscles
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