Say goodbye to stubborn belly fat.
No gimmicks, diets or gym memberships required!
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The Plank Challenge may be all over TikTok.
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But theres another reason to burn off belly fat that has nothing to do with sculpting killer abs.
Belly fat, technically known as visceral fat, can spell bad news for your health.
That doesnt just make your belly rounder.
1 habit to break to reduce visceral fat.
Then get ready for this … being too sedentary is the No.
1 habit you’re gonna wanna break ASAP to reduce visceral fat.
Most of us are not nearly active enough (and spend way too much time sitting!
Movement also enhances fat metabolism and regulates insulin levels, helping the body burn stored fat more effectively.
So, burning it requires targeted movement strategies like these.
Bannan recommends teaming up with a friend to make your movement habit stick.
This breaks up long periods of sitting and helps stimulate circulation and muscle activity.
Pace Around the House
Palinski-Wade recommends walking while talking on the phone instead of sitting.
Mix It Up
Strength training isnt the only way to burn visceral fat.
Research has found that three aerobic or interval workouts per week are also effective for reducing belly fat.
The Bottom Line
Theres no magic pill to reduce visceral body fat.
However, nutrition experts agree that simply moving more can improve your body composition and reduce visceral body fat.
And you dont have to log hours in the gym to see results.
The goal is to rack up those 150 minutes of physical activity each week.
And if you still want to do the Plank Challenge, well, thats great too!
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