To suggest the type and dose (duration and intensity) of physical activity more adequate to prevent abdominal fat in adults.
The evidences that were presented are part of studies on physical activity and abdominal fat published in the national and international literature.
Physical activity (aerobic and resistance exercises), with a prolonged duration of moderate intensity for men and walking or moderate intensity for women, is suggested as the most adequate for the prevention/treatment of abdominal obesity.
For prevention/treatment of abdominal adiposity it is suggested prolonged physical activity (aerobics and resistance exercises) of walking or moderate intensity.