Losing weight is arguably one of the goals in everyone’s life. Whether a little, a lot or perhaps just a moderate amount, we all are working on some area of our body where we can shed those extra kilos.
Fat, one of our WORST enemies is actually the MOST efficient energy source! It takes one pound of stored fat to provide you with 3,600 calories of energy; which is WAY BEYOND the amount an average person even burns in a single day.
Now imagine, how much of fat is probably in your body… how much of exercise it would take to burn all that fat in your body! While the body does make use of the carbohydrates & proteins that you consume, the main source of energy that is utilised is fat. So, for many, the gym is one of the most logical ways to burn fat, right? However, did you know there’s more to a workout than just pumping your adrenaline and working out for long hours? It’s all about knowing what your FAT BURNING ZONE (F.B.Z.) is.
A Fat Burning Zone, essentially refers to the activity level at which YOUR body burns fat for energy. So, don’t you think it’s important to know your level?
Known to be different for every person, this level is reached at when your heart rate reaches its peak during exercise.
Suppose you were to burn 600 calories whiles jogging, i.e. 40% fat (during that time), you will yet burn 240 calories of fat, (per hour) twice the amount if you were walking.
Many people tend to believe that CARDIO workouts are the best way to burn fat, however, research has proved that BOTH cardio intervals & resistant training; coupled together can help a person to lose weight faster than doing exercise in the peak fat-burning zone! Surprised aren’t you?
So, the next time you hit the gym, understand what your body needs from you, the amount you need to exert and DO IT RIGHT!
