In today’s performance- and prevention-focused health landscape, body weight alone is no longer a reliable indicator of risk. One of the most significant yet unrecognised drivers of cardiometabolic disease is visceral fat. Unlike subcutaneous fat that sits just beneath the skin, visceral fat surrounds vital organs including the liver, pancreas, and heart. When levels are elevated, the consequences extend far beyond aesthetics.  Excess visceral fat is strongly linked to insuli