Can We Target Weight Loss to a Specific Part of Our Body?

The truth behind "belly-busting" and other weight loss claims.

By Alex Orlando
Dec 31, 2019 6:00 AMFeb 11, 2020 4:00 PM
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Can we target weight loss to a specific part of our body? (Credit: TORWAISTUDIO/Shutterstock)

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Maybe you’re trying to slim down your midsection, or want to create the coveted thigh-gap. Perhaps you’ve been intrigued by exercise programs and products touting “belly-busting” workouts. But is it really possible to burn away fat by focusing on a particular part of the body?

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