Inflammation coming from fat sets the stage for major health problems. A new study shows that three moderate aerobic exercise¹ sessions per week can lower inflammation, reduce liver stagnation of fat, and shrink belly fat.

“Scientists now know that obesity is associated with a low-grade systemic inflammation. Obese people have higher levels of circulating inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), which are produced and secreted by fat tissue. This inflammation then triggers the systemic diseases linked with metabolic syndrome, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease,” said Jeffrey Woods, a U of I professor of kinesiology and community health and faculty member in the U of I Division of Nutritional Sciences and the Integrative Immunology and Behavior Program..

Aerobic exercise is known to condition leptin receptors to work better, which means the primary fat-regulating hormone has a chance to work better (a receptor is like answering a phone call. In this case, a leptin phone call helps metabolism go and burn belly fat – while reducing inflammation.

You need 45 – 60 minutes three times a week.