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Scientists have found intriguing evidence that one major reason so many people are overweight these days may be as close as the seat of their pants.

Literally. According to the researchers, most of us sit too much.

In most cases, exercise alone, according to a team of scientists at the University of Missouri, isn’t enough to take off those added pounds.

The problem, they say, is that all the stuff we’ve heard the last few years about weight control left one key factor out of the equation.

When we sit, the researchers found, the enzymes that are responsible for burning fat just shut down.

Using rats researchers took a close look at a fat-splitting enzyme, called lipase, that is critical to the body’s ability to break down fat.

After the animals remained seated for several hours the enzyme was suppressed down to 10 percent of normal – virtually shut off.

Full story at ABC News

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/DyeHard/Story?id=3922069&page=2

Do you have a huge bulge where your belly used be? Getting rid of belly fat does not necessarily have to be a quick process.You can reduce it slowly at first, after that you can focus on getting a flat stomach or packed abs. One proven method of doing this is by doing exercises that reduce belly fat.

The majority of people do the wrong exercises in their ultimate desire to have a flat stomach or to reduce belly fat. They concentrate only or mostly on their abs, thinking that crunches will get them that flat belly they always wished for. In this post I will provide you exercises you can do which reduces your total body fat. Why not just the belly? It is close to impossible to reduce fat on one spot alone. When you lose fat you will lose it from over your entire body and also your belly will get results.

Cardio Exercises

If you do cardio exercises to reduce fat, the general rule is that you get the best results from the most intensive workout. Be careful not to strain yourself or do anything that will cause you pain.This are some exercises you can do: running fast, rowing machine, jumping rope and high resistance elliptical machine workouts. If you have bad knees it is better to use the elliptical machine. However, you should choose an elliptical machine which simulates running as closely as possible. And pack on the resistance. It will give you a better workout in a shorter time.

Strength exercises

If you add more muscle tissue your metabolism will increase and this will help you lose belly fat. The best way to get more muscle tissue is by doing strength exercises. Do this for your entire body not just for your belly.

Here are some good strength exercises:

Squats – with weights or without
Push ups – close gripped and wide gripped
Chin ups
Lunges – with weights or withouts
Stability ball crunches
Shoulder lifts
Free weights chest presses
Weight overhead thrusts

If your heart is pumping, you can see your veins and the sweat is pouring down on your forehead you are doing it right. These exercises are great for buring fat and you will also burn fat around your belly.

To read more about fat burning exercises, visit this webpage:

Flat Abs Exercises

Do your fat belly exercises consistently and you’ll be proud of the results guaranteed.