Fat Burning Heart Rate Zones
Walk into any gym, and you’ll see the charts: color-coded diagrams showing heart rate zones with enticing labels like “fat-burning zone” and “cardio zone.” For decades, exercisers have been told that keeping their heart rate at a moderate, sustainable pace maximizes fat burning. But what if this widely accepted advice was not just oversimplified, but potentially counterproductive for long-term fat loss?Fat Burning The concept of the fat-burning zone is one of the most persistent myths in exercise science. While it’s technically true that your body uses a higher percentage of fat for fuel at lower intensities, this doesn’t necessarily translate to better fat loss results. Understanding the full picture requires looking beyond what happens during your workout to what happens throughout the rest of your day—and your life.Fat Burning This article separates fact from fiction and provides evidence-based strategies for optimizing your workouts for fat loss. Origin of the Fat-Burning…