Can I get in shape with a bad diet? The shocking truth about fitness
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2022 study from the University of Sydney, relying on exercise to offset a bad diet does not reduce the risk of mortality as much as a combination of exercise and a high-quality diet. This debunks the common myth that you **can get in shape with a bad diet** if you just work out hard enough.