Body Fat: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pt. 3

I must have made everyone feel very guilty, because it seems I have struck a nerve talking about visceral fat. So here’s the deal. You increase your risk of having visceral fat when you're overweight, so how can you lose it? Diet and exercise! Taking care of yourself will reduce visceral fat and lower your risk of all the health problems associated with it. And doing hundreds of crunches a night is NOT going to reduce visceral fat and flatten your belly bulge. For the one millionth time, you can't spot-reduce to achieve results. Plus, this deadly kind of fat lives deep within your gut, so the best strategy for making it go away is to eat healthy and exercise. You can, of course, include some sit-ups in your workout routine to help tone, but remember that they won't do the trick alone. You must do cardio and strength training to lose weight and see results. So stick to your trainer for the ultimate workout.