More inert white adipose tissue (WAT) is linked to a variety of obesity-related disorders, as opposed to the more metabolically active brown fat. It's possible to "remodel" WAT to make it more active, a process called "browning." Not surprisingly, exercise training has been shown to promote "browning" as discussed here. abstract:
Exercise training increases the thermogenic capacity of white adipose tissue (WAT), an effect known as "browning" of the WAT. Here, we discuss how this affects whole-body energy homeostasis. We put forth the hypothesis that browning of the subcutaneous WAT allows the organism to adjust its metabolic rate according to energy availability while coping with increased heat production through exercise.
Yet another benefit of physical activity/exercise.
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