A high level of visceral fat causes the stomach to distend. Visceral fat is internal fat. It is actually underneath your six-pack muscles and covers your organs. People who have high levels of visceral fat are also insulin resistant and need to avoid sugary, processed and starchy foods.

Exercise recommendations should be something that challenges you and not steady pace. Metabolic finishers are an ideal way to burn calories and get fit.

Click here to read how to do a metabolic finisher using a staircase or with outdoor sprints.

Click here to read about how to do a metabolic finisher with gym equipment.