High-quality protein is the most important food for losing belly fat. The most consistent indicator of leanness around the waist is a high-quality protein intake, which is defined as foods that contain a “threshold” amount of 10 grams of essential amino acids (EAAs). For example, a large study of young volunteers found that those who ate the 10-gram “threshold” dose of EAAs at every meal had the least belly fat, and the number of times they reached the EAA threshold was also significant. (Loenneke, J., Wilson, J., et al. Quality of Protein Intake is Inversely Related with Abdominal Fat. Nutrition and Metabolism. 2012. 9(5).
Hours
Hours
Members of the Wellness Center and Downtown Fitness receive 24-hour access with a signed waiver.
Wellness Center attendants are available on the following days and times:
- Monday—Thursday ~ 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
- Friday ~ 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
- Saturday ~ 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Downtown Fitness does not have an attendant on duty. For questions or concerns, please contact the Wellness Center at 402-367-1256.
