The #1 habit to break visceral fat is to stop being too sedentary.
Breaking the habit and cycle of living a sedentary lifestyle like sitting too long, not moving around, and by avoiding sitting too long, incorporate regular and daily movement like walking, stretching, or even 150 minutes or more of weekly exercise, is important for boosting the body's metabolism and reducing the fat around your organs or visceral fat.
Breaking the habit of being sedentary is important for getting rid of and preventing visceral fat buildup.
Regular movement helps to build lean muscle mass and increase your resting metabolism, which also allows your body to burn the stored fat much more effectively.
Regular movement, exercise and walking also helps to regulate your insulin and prevents your body from storing excess fat.
Exercise and regular movement also targets deep fat, especially when it's mixed with cardio and strength training exercises, which is highly effective in reducing the dangerous visceral fat surrounding your organs.
To start breaking the habit of being sedentary to get rid of and prevent visceral fat buildup.
Increase your activity and aim to get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise and activity per week.
Start out small and incorporate 10 minutes to 15 minutes of movement that you enjoy doing, like walking around every 30 minutes to 60 minutes, stretching or standing up every 30 minutes to 60 s.
Other things you can do to reduce visceral fat are eating more plant based foods, increasing your intake of fiber and managing stress levels.
Visceral fat is a type of body fat that is deeper inside of the body.
Visceral fat gets it's name from the location of the fat.
Viscera is the term for internal organs and tissues and the visceral lines the abdominal walls and wraps around many of the body's internal organs.
Visceral fat is stored when you eat too many calories and don't do enough physical activity.
To really lose visceral fat, you should combine a healthy diet that is focused on eating whole foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats with regular exercise (aerobic and strength training), prioritizing sleep, and managing stress, as this internal fat responds well to overall lifestyle changes like reducing sugar, alcohol, and processed foods.
While spot exercises like sit-ups won't target visceral fat, consistent cardio, HIIT, and strength training build muscle and boost metabolism, helping to burn it off effectively.