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The Hidden Danger of Belly Fat
Belly fat isn’t just ugly!! It is also dangerous to ones health. So, if looking better isn’t a good enough reason on its own for you to work towards reducing belly fat maybe reading some of these health facts concerning belly fat will be. While being overweight is dangerous to your health it is more dangerous if the fat is especially in the belly area.
According to USATODAY.com the
“greatest risk of developing health problems from too much hidden belly fat are men whose waists are wider than 40 inches and women whose waists are wider than 35 inches.”
In the abdominal area there are two types of fat – subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Both types of fat increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke, cancer, sleep apnea, and some types of degenerative diseases.
- Subcutaneous fat is the fat that you see which lies right under the skin. This fat is the fat that covers up your abs and keeps you from having a flat firm stomach.
- Visceral fat also known as intra-abdominal fat is the especially dangerous type of belly fat. It lies deeper inside the abdominal cavity under the muscle and all around the organs. This type of fat gives that “beer belly” type appearance and can feel firm to the touch.
Changes in eating habits such as following a healthier eating plan or diet can be helpful in reducing fat; however, to really target the belly fat exercise is a key factor. Numerous studies have shown that diet only groups lose significantly less abdominal fat than combined exercise and diet groups. Several recent studies have shown that 30 to 45 minutes of brisk walking each day can significantly decrease belly fat.
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