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One pivotal study mentioned involved subjects completing eight sets of abdominal training followed by 30 minutes of cardio. Remarkably, participants who integrated ab workouts with their cardio routines experienced 2.5 times the fat loss around their waists compared to those who simply completed an extended cardio session without ab work. This sparked the idea that the body may preferentially burn fat from areas actively exercised, thanks to increased blood flow and metabolic activity in these regions.
Initial Measurements and Training Protocols