As explained in Mike Geary’s The Truth About Abs, he goes into the fact that there are two types of abdominal fat and that these fats are extremely dangerous to your health. Most people just don’t realize this fact and the scientific community have determined that, even though excess body fat is unhealthy, it is particularly dangerous to have excess abdominal fat.
The two types of fat in your abdominal area are subcutaneous fat, which rests on top of the abdominal muscles, and visceral fat, which is behind the abdominal muscles and surrounds your organs. Think of the “beer belly” effect, that’s what visceral fat is. Science has shown that visceral fat is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat because it releases more inflammatory molecules into your body on a constant basis, which will ultimately lead to a higher chance for heart disease.
Mike Geary is adamant that there is no “quick fix” solution to losing excess abdominal fat. It takes dedication and a comprehensive exercise and diet plan to be successful.