The Claim
Concurrent training performed at least three times per week for more than 60 minutes per session is associated with greater reductions in visceral and subcutaneous fat compared to less frequent or shorter sessions in adults with overweight or obesity.
What the research says
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Adults with overweight or obesity who engage in concurrent training at least three times per week for more than 60 minutes per session experience greater reductions in visceral and subcutaneous fat than those who train less frequently or for shorter durations.
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Concurrent training performed at least three times per week for more than 60 minutes per session is associated with greater reductions in visceral and subcutaneous fat compared to less frequent or shorter sessions in adults with overweight or obesity.
When a person does both cardio and strength training frequently and for long durations, their body releases stress hormones that break down fat, especially around the organs. The muscles grow bigger from strength training, which makes the body burn more calories all day. The fat that gets broken down is used as fuel during and after exercise, and the body becomes better at storing fat safely under the skin instead of around organs.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that people with extra weight who do a mix of cardio and strength training at least 3 times a week for over an hour each time lose more belly fat and under-skin fat than those who train less. The more they trained (within those limits), the better the results.
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