# The Endocrine Functions of Subcutaneous Fat—And How to Train It

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**Created:** [June 2, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.gethealthspan.com/t/the-endocrine-functions-of-subcutaneous-fat-and-how-to-train-it/1926 "2025-06-02T23:00:39Z")\
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[![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/uploads/healthspan/original/1X/7b6d44b8aff1ac93183d28454574a5ff476a83ab.jpeg "The Surprising Role of Belly Fat in Metabolic Health (And How Endurance Training Re‑Programs It)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtUMBiIGcl0)

Dr. LaFountain interviews Dr. Aaron Slusher on the endocrine dynamics of subcutaneous fat. This episode is based on Dr. Slusher’s recent research review, where he explores how abdominal subcutaneous fat (Ab-SAT)—aka the fat just under your skin—can act as a metabolic buffer, protecting you from insulin resistance, enhancing metabolic elasticity, reducing fat spillover, and limiting chronic inflammation.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

- How certain fat protects you from insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction
- Why exercise doesn’t just burn fat; it transforms it into a more functional tissue
- How different types of training influence fat behavior at the cellular level
- A smarter way to approach fat loss: not just how much you lose, but how well it works for you