Lara Carlson quoted in fitness article about āspot toningā
Lara Carlson, DPE., FACSM, CSCS, associate professor in the Westbrook College of Health Professions and the Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences, contributed to an article about targeting specific muscle groups when exercising.
The article, titled, āSpot Toning Is Possible (But Hereās How It Really Works),ā discussed the difference between spot toning and spot reduction and whether those strategies are effective. Carlson was quoted several times throughout the piece. āIndividuals who want to have certain muscles or muscle groups look more defined can specifically train those areas, but unless they do something to decrease body fat, they may never see those muscles,ā she said.
