Monday, March 05, 2007

Six Pack Abs | What is body fat?

Body fat is the tissue in and around muscles that is made up of fat cells.

When food is scarce fat burns very slowly to sustain the body. In society nowadays food is rarely scarce. As a result of this, there are an increase of over weight people who's bodies carry access body fat.

However all body fat is not bad for you. Your body needs to store some essential fat that produces energy for later use and also to cushion internal organs.

The excess body fat is the problem that causes long term health problems.

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