Healthier Belly Fat Through Exercise Recent research shows that not all belly fat is the same. People who exercise regularly have healthier fat compared to those who don’t, even if both are overweight. Key findings: -Regular exercisers have belly fat with more blood vessels, mitochondria, and beneficial proteins. -This allows them to store fat safely under the skin (subcutaneous fat), rather than around organs (visceral fat), which is linked to health problems like diabetes and heart disease. While it’s unclear how long you need to exercise to see these benefits, starting a regular exercise routine can improve fat health and overall well-being.