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One of the aesthetic discomforts that most affect older adults and especially when the hot season approaches. But as if that were not reason enough, specialists warn that Having a very pronounced “belly” can be an indicator of serious health problems.
“The medical field is classified as ‘metabolic syndrome’ and is the result of a combination of factors: high cholesterol, hypertensioninsulin resistance, long term diabetes and atherosclerosis, indicates the sports doctor, Alejandra Hintze (MN 114194). According to her, The first cause of death in men over 40 years of age is heart attacks resulting from the aforementioned discomforts.
Abdominal fat surrounds several of the body’s most vital organs such as the liver, stomach and intestines. And while having more toned arms or a broader chest are tempting body parts to work on, the abdomen is forgotten. It is considered essential not only for aesthetic purposes but also to prevent conditions and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
abdominal fat, also known as visceral fatIt is stored in the abdominal cavity and shares space with important organs, so its care becomes essential. It is noted for pumping out various inflammatory substances, which interferes with hormones that regulate appetiteweight, mood, brain function and raises cortisol levels –hormone responsible for regulating stress–. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is associated with an increased risk of disease.
According to Dr. Hintze, in the male case It appears with weight gain since men have a greater tendency to accumulate central (abdominal) fat.. “It is located behind the abdominal muscle, is intra-abdominal and It is the one that is associated with the greatest cardiovascular risk and increased cholesterol. Different is what happens with “Women who are more predisposed to having adiposity, but in the hips and it is less dangerous at a cardiovascular level”clarifies.
It also reports that when measuring The abdominal perimeter of a man, ideally, should be less than 102 centimeters in circumference. “Some think that they are only in danger if they have a very pronounced abdomen, but the truth is that with just a few extra kilos there is already a health risk,” says the doctor.
Aging also plays an important role. As you get older, you lose muscle, especially if you don’t stay physically active. Consequently, loss of muscle mass makes it take longer for the body to ‘burn through’ calorieswhich makes it more complex to maintain a healthy weight. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, to prevent their muscle mass from collapsing, men over 50 should consume about 200 fewer calories per day than 30-year-olds.
But all is not lost, Dr. Hintze assures that reducing abdominal fat “is absolutely viable” through a plan of decrease in fat throughout the body. The solution is none other than: lose weight and add hours of exercise to gain muscle. “There is no other way out than to have a negative caloric balance – that is, eat fewer calories than you expend in the day – and keep it balanced and sustained over time,” he points out. She advises eat about 500 fewer calories than you used during the day and eat healthily, “not based on fats but on nutrients,” he warns.
Mayo Clinic specialists provide the following tips to reduce abdominal fat:
For these cases there is two types of exercises that are recommended: force and aerobic. “It is an absolute myth that only aerobics works to lower the abdomen. Adding weight is mandatory because strength generates blood glucose consumption independent of insulin. When you start to exert force, your belly drops. You can’t do specific work to lose it, you lose fat from the entire body”highlights.
There is no exercise that is not useful, consider. “Everything helps, if you can walk, walk; If he runs, let him keep running; And if you lift weights, continue with that and increase the load. Strengthening in the gym and aerobics, climbing stairs, cycling, swimming, any exercise that is easy and enjoyable is the best.”
