‘Fat burning zone’? The best way to exercise to burn fat
Article taken from The Conversation Authors: Justin Roberts Principal Lecturer, Anglia Ruskin University Ash Willmott Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, Anglia Ruskin University Dan Gordon Principal Lecturer Sport and Exercise Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University When it comes to losing weight, people often want know the best way to shed excess pounds – and there’s no shortage of fad diets or fitness crazes claiming to have the “secret” to fat loss. One theory even suggests that exercising at around 60% of your maximum heart rate will bring our bodies into a so-called “fat burning zone”, optimal for losing weight. But does this “fat burning zone” even exist? First, it’s important to understand a little about our metabolism. Even if we were to sit at our desk all day, our body still needs “fuel” to meet energy demands . This...