“Excessive visceral adipose tissue has been linked to the development of hypertension, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes,” the researchers confirmed.

What is resistance training?

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explained: “[Resistance training] refers to any form of exercise where you lift or pull against resistance.

“This could be using dumbbells, a barbell, bodyweight, machines, kettlebells, powerbands or any other external resistance.”

And this form of exercise does wonders for your health.

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Source: Daily Express

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