Perhaps the oldest, most commonly held myth in bodybuilding is that of spot reduction. In order to explain why this is considered a myth I will first explain what it is, then why people believed it, and finally how we know that it isn't true. But before that I would like to point out how widely believed in it is. Keep reading to get the facts on flab.

Long term bodybuilding will keep you living strong, even until your reach your eighties and nineties. How? Your muscles will still be strong from all those years of lifting. Strong muscles, tendons, and ligaments are more capable of withstanding stress, have better balance, thus reducing the likelihood of pulled muscles. Your bones will be stronger and much denser, meaning increased prevention to osteoporosis and bone fractures. Is there a dark side to all these benefits?