Long-Term Exercisers Have Healthier Belly Fat, Even If Obese, Study Finds

Regular exercise can change belly fat tissue, making it better at storing fat healthily, potentially enhancing overall metabolic health.
Long-Term Exercisers Have Healthier Belly Fat, Even If Obese, Study Finds
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For people with obesity, the benefits of regular exercise extend far beyond weight loss. A recent study suggests that exercising regularly changes fat tissue in a way that allows any weight gained or regained to be stored more safely, as compared with fat stored in those who do not exercise.

People who regularly exercise store excess fat under the skin rather than in or around vital organs, which reduces their risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and liver disease.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.