Many fitness methods claim to "tone your arms" or "slim your thighs." This is false advertising, with the assumption that you can "spot treat fat." Shannon breaks down the science of spot-treating fat and the efficacy of using exercise to improve/reduce cellulite in this episode. Podcasts Referenced: Exercise and leannessNutrition and leanness with Hope Brandt, RDWhere is your calorie burn plateau?0:00: Introduction1:30: What is body recomposition? 3:42: Does HIIT reduce belly fat? 5:55: How can exercise affect cellulite? 7:50: Summary on spot treating fat and body recomposition10:42: Two tips if body recomposition is a goal Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram