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How long have we been hearing that abdominal fat is not healthy. In fact, the “pear” body type is much healthier with the weight distributed in the hips and thigh area than the “apple” body type. The “apple” body type retains most of your weight right around the middle of your body, abdominal fat.
According to the Mayo Clinic, holding abdominal fat surrounds the organs internally and can “significantly increase internal health problems caused by belly fat.” This increases heart disease, Type II Diabetes, Stroke and Sleep Apnea. The Mayo Clinic also says that men’s waists greater than 40 inches are at a greater risk. Women should keep their waists less than 35 inches.
Doing at least 30 minutes of aerobic/cardiovascular exercise can help reduce abdominal fat. Eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and less saturated fats can assist you with less abdominal fat along with a limited alcohol intake.
It’s not always about having 6 pack abs, it’s about reducing abdominal fat for a healthier you!
The other day in the gym, a lady came up to me and said her doctor told her she has to lose 4 inches from her waist. What exercises can she do to help her as she pats her stomach. Well, I told her the best exercise she can do to lose inches is cardiovascular exercises. She then proceeded to say she does cardio exercises 6 days a week. I commended her on her commitment.
No matter how much cardio exercises you do, it has to be combined with watching the number of calories you consume. To be able to lose that abdominal fat, your calories in must be LESS than the calories burned! Many people fall into the category of thinking, “I exercised today, I can eat a little more.” This thinking will only sabotage you in the long run.
The best way to lose abdominal fat…cardiovascular exercises for at least 30 minutes, in combination with watching your calories, and some strength training.