Energy balance
Aerobic physical activity (30-60 minutes, moderate to vigorous intensity, most days of the week) improves cardiometabolic parameters, reduces visceral fat, and aids in weight maintenance, even without significant weight loss.
Aim for 30-60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise (like brisk walking, cycling, or swimming) on most days of the week. You do not need to lose weight on the scale to get benefits. This activity reduces dangerous visceral fat, improves blood pressure and blood sugar control, and helps maintain any weight loss you achieve.
Une activité aérobique (de 30 à 60 minutes) plusieurs fois par semaine peut entraîner une légère perte de poids et de graisse, améliorer les paramètres cardiométaboliques et maintenir la perte de poids.
Why this rating
Supported by Level 1a evidence for visceral fat reduction and Level 2a for weight maintenance.
Source
L’obésité chez l’adulte : ligne directrice de pratique clinique
Sean Wharton et al. · Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2020
DOI 10.1503/cmaj.191707-f
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