Welcome to our Gym Myths episode of the Living Healthy Podcast.

Today’s episode is all about Busting Gym Myths! Does spot training really work? Is Cardio the best way to burn fat? We talk to Master Trainer Jordan Jones about all sorts of Fitness Myths to find out the answers. Prepare to have your bubble popped on a few. Sorry/You’re Welcome!

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