Targeted Fat Loss: Lose Back Fat, Love Handles & Muffin Tops

Targeted exercises can help you lose stubborn back fat, love handles, and armpit fat. Discover the most effective gym classes like Zumba and at-home routines designed to trim your waist and thighs.

Young athletic woman does push-ups training outdoor

Can Pushups Burn Belly Fat?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Warren Rosenberg

While it is well-established that a program of proper diet and exercise can help you reduce belly fat, there is no scientific evidence indicating that specific activities can target fat loss in certain areas of your body.

A professor of allied health science and member of the American College of Sports Medicine, Warren Rosenberg has been writing since 1979 on topics including health and fitness. His works include the college textbooks "Exercise Science" and "Integrated Science." As a professional photographer, he provides photographs to textbook publishers, magazines and websites. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University.