Fat Burning vs Body Toning
Fat Burning Exercises vs Body Toning. What’s the difference?
Fat-burning exercises are amazing to increase the body’s energy expenditure and promote fat loss by targeting stored fat as a source of fuel. I’ll give you guys several tips on what can make exercises “Fat burning” vs “Body Toning.” Here are some of the most important factors to consider:
1. Intensity
• Moderate-intensity exercises (e.g., brisk walking, cycling) will often burn fat as the primary energy source during the activity.
• High-intensity exercises (e.g., sprinting, HIIT) create a post-exercise “afterburn” effect (EPOC—Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) that burns calories and fat for hours after the workout vs just walking on the treadmill, like youll here in my video below! Today in Amarillo: Rebuilt Life Coaching 1
2. Duration
• Longer workouts at a steady pace (e.g., 30-60 minutes of jogging) tend to burn fat during the activity.
• Shorter, high-intensity bursts, like 15-20 second surges) can also help by accelerating metabolism and improving fat oxidation over time.
3. Type of Exercise
• Cardiovascular exercises: running, swimming, and cycling will increase heart rate and use large muscle groups, such as our legs, burning some madddd calories as well as tap into the fat storage. For body toning, you would complete these exercises with a low intensity and just focus on movement.
• Strength training: Building muscle mass increases the resting metabolic rate, which means the body burns more fat even at rest. If you’re focused on body toning, this is where you would use less weight with more repetitions.
4. Heart Rate Zone
• The “fat-burning zone” is typically 50-70% of your maximum heart rate. In this range, the body uses a higher percentage of fat for energy compared to carbohydrates. However, higher-intensity zones burn more total calories, which can result in greater fat loss overall. If you’re focusing on body toning or general health, you would be working in the zone 1 zone of your heartrate.
5. Consistency
• Regular exercise is key. Fat-burning exercises work best when performed consistently. If you really want to expedite your results, pair your workouts with the 90 Day Mastery Program!
6. Nutrition and Recovery
• Fat-burning is also 100% dependent on your diet as well. This helps ensuring proper recovery to maintain a balanced metabolism and hormones. Without proper nutrition, we often will only lose fat until this progress platues and needs more personalized help.
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