02/27/2026
There are 2 types of belly fat.
Only one is strongly linked to higher disease risk.
Most people don’t know the difference.
Visceral fat sits deeper in the abdomen, surrounding your organs. Subcutaneous fat sits just under the skin — the “pinchable” kind.
Generally, if someone has more subcutaneous fat, they’ll also have more visceral fat — but not always.
Some people look lean on the outside and still carry higher visceral fat internally.
To be clear: there’s nothing wrong with having some belly fat. In many cultures, a little softness is normal and desirable.
But where you store fat can influence health markers like insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular risk.
If reducing belly fat is your goal, the answer isn’t 1,000 crunches.
It’s behavior change.
If you are feeling “stuck” in your journey toward a BETTER self and want to improve your health without the use of “temporary fixes”
Fitness 4 You will help you get on the right track and keep you there.
Visit us online www.fitness4youinc.com or call us at 631-252-6132 to learn more!
