Interval Training for Fat Loss

We have always been told that we have to burn fat as fuel to see any results in losing weight. We are told to exercise in our “fat burning zone” to burn fat as fuel. Exercise Physiologist Dr Jarrod Meerkin, a spokesperson for Exercise and Sports Science Australia,  says it doesn’t matter what type of fuel we are burning i.e. carbohydrates or fat, more importantly is the number of kilojoules burnt.

Interval training is the most productive method of burning more kilojoules. Meekin says that all forms of cardio exercise are beneficial for weight loss but alternating sprints with a slower pace is far more effective than maintaining a steady pace for the same amount of time. With interval training you improve your cardiovascular fitness and stimulate your metabolism post – training to continue burning  fat.

SOURCE: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/blogs/chew-on-this/fat-burning–why-working-out-trumps-green-tea/20101213-18uy8.html

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