New research by American scientists, published in the journal Obesity, found that is for the maintenance slenderness and the reduction of adipose tissue in the abdominal area best to work exercises strength.
Previous studies have shown that fat in the stomach area is not only an aesthetic problem, but also a major health problem.
The higher the waist, the greater the risk of developing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Scientists are thus wanted to study how different types of exercise affect the waist.
The study, which lasted 12 years, was attended by 15,000 men aged 40 years. They divided them into groups and each group was supposed to exercise daily.
However, men in one group each day for at least 20 minutes should do the exercises strenght.
The results showed that waist circumference decreased most men who are working every day exercise strength, compared to men who did not exercise strength, but only aerobic exercise.
Although the exercise strength deciding factor when it comes to reducing waist circumference, all experts agree that it is best to combine the exercise strength and aerobic exercise.
Then comes the best results, which are also the long-term.
Scientists point out that the exercises also increase the percentage of muscle mass, and because of that will stimulate faster burning of fat.