Many people have asked me whether they should keep their heart rate in the "fat burning" zone when they exercise? To do this, you need to exercise at a moderate pace (about 50% of your vo2 max).
While it is true that you WILL use more fat as fuel if you do this, you may be able to BURN MORE CALORIES if you EXERCISE WITH MORE INTENSITY. In the end, the total number of calories you burn during your workout is the most important factor in actual fat LOSS.
I recommend a mixture of high-intensity intervals mixed with low-intensity recovery for the best use of your time as well as a great challenge for your heart and your lower body muscles. That equals more calories burned in less time! (For details on how to work intervals into any work-out, please e-mail me at tetfitness@yahoo.com)
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