When it comes to trimming down your waistline, the solution might be simpler than you think: 150 minutes of exercise a week. Research shows that dedicating just 2.5 hours weekly to aerobic exercise can lead to significant reductions in waist size and body fat. Here is all we need to know about the findings and understand how this commitment to physical activity works.
A meta-analysis of 116 randomised clinical trials involving 6,880 adults with overweight or obesity highlights the effectiveness of regular aerobic exercise. According to the study, waist circumference, body weight, and fat levels decrease linearly with increased durations of aerobic exercise. The key threshold? At least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week. This duration has been linked to clinically meaningful reductions in waist size and body fat.
