7 Things About Belly Fat
One of the most troublesome parts for fat to appear on the body is around the mid-section. “Gut,” “bulge,” “spare-tire,” “love-handle,” “potbelly” and “belly fat” are some of the common names that describe it.
Here are the seven things to know about belly fat.
1. Deep belly fat is one type of fat in your body. Visceral or intra-abdominal fat is another name for it. This fat surrounds the internal organs such as the liver, kidneys and intestines. Although it represents approximately 15% of the total fat in your body, excessive amounts of visceral fat has links to serious diseases.
2. Subcutaneous fat is the other type of fat. This is the fat we notice which is underneath the layers of our skin.
3. Visceral fat is an organ that releases substances. Visceral fat is more active than subcutaneous fat. It releases fatty acids, hormones, toxins and other inflammatory substances — which can cause serious health problems.
4. Medical researchers have linked visceral fat to diseases such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, stroke and cancer.
5. CT or MRI scans can accurately measure the amount of visceral fat. Cross section images clearly reveal the thick layer of visceral fat that surround the vital internal organs that are within the abdominal region.
6. Abdominal exercises alone will not remove visceral fat. Exercises that only give the abdominal muscles a workout cannot burn off the deep belly fat that surrounds the internal organs.
7. Cardiovascular workouts will burn off visceral fat. Brisk walking or jogging for 30 to 45 minutes five days a week at a pace that makes the heart rate go up and cause a sweat is ideal.
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