Best Fat Burning Exercises
There are literally hundreds of “tips and tricks” out there to help you learn how to burn fat. However, unfortunately, many of these “tips and tricks” turn out to be myths. It can be hard to find fat burning exercises that really work. We have found 3 of the best fat burning tips and busted some of the fat burning myths at the same time.
Busting the Fat Burning Myths
Let’s start by busting some of the fat burning myths that are sure to lead you astray.
Myth 1: Low-intensity exercises are better because you can do them for longer. The truth is that even though you can exercise longer when you are doing it a low intensity levels, the fat burn is about the same. However, when exercising for shorter periods of time at higher intensity levels more calories are burned.
When more calories are burned, your body is more able to turn your fat stores into energy sources, thus, burning fat.
Myth 2: After 15-20 minutes your body is using primarily fat for energy. This is perhaps one of the most misunderstood concepts about fat burning on the planet. The truth is that the body burns both carbs and fat ALL THE TIME. It is true that percentages shift as you begin to run low on carbs, but both are constantly working together as your energy source.
Now, on to 3 fat burning exercises that will help your pounds fall off, literally.
The 3 Best Fat Burning Exercises
1. High Intensity Interval Training This can be done in the form of walking, jogging, running and even stair, elliptical or cycling machines. High intensity interval training is described as short bursts, for just a few minutes at a time, of very intense activity, with resting periods in between. Adding hills and intervals will also help to burn more calories. Burning more calories will, with time, burn more fat.
2. Rowing and Rock Climbing: If you want to mix it up a little, try rowing or rock climbing. Both of these require you to use muscles that you may not normally use when doing interval training. They both provide a great cardio workout while helping to strengthen your upper body.
3. Weight Training: Women especially are hesitant to spend time weight training. Most women would prefer to just drop pounds. However, weight training, when done properly, will help your body burn fat more quickly. Lean muscle weighs more than fat, but it also greatly speeds up your metabolism. If you focus on full body weight training, you will be sure to not only burn fat, but speed-up your metabolism as well. This will help with weight maintenance once you reach your goal.
