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Physical activity, particularly resistance and mixed exercise, reduces visceral adipose tissue more effectively than caloric restriction alone.
If your goal is to reduce dangerous visceral fat, prioritize exercise over strict dieting. Exercise has a stronger effect on reducing visceral fat than caloric restriction alone. Combine this with a healthy diet for best overall results.
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Fong et al. conducted a study that aimed to determine and compare the dose-response effects of exercise and caloric restriction on visceral adipose tissue in overweight and obese adults; the results highlighted the fact that physical exercises had a grater dose-response effect on the reduction of visceral fat compared to caloric restriction
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Cites a specific comparative study (Fong et al.).
Source
Non-pharmacological approaches to obesity – a concise review
Luminita-Georgeta Confederat et al. · Balneo and PRM Research Journal · 2024
DOI 10.12680/balneo.2024.668
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