While most people continue to focus on spot-reduction techniques for problem areas (which don’t work), real progress is made in the kitchen.
Now, that’s not to say that the gym doesn’t play an important role in muscular development – the gym is one of the most potent tools in your arsenal. But while a personal trainer or regimented fitness plan may help you sculpt muscle and slim your middle, the single most important exercise you can do is turn on the stove.