Exercise intensity to lose fat

maryzush

Hi Everybody (excuse my english.. I speak spanish.. so)
I have a big question.. I need to lose 66 pounds... I had been exercise like crazy and I just lose a few pounds, my new trainer told me that is not important what you do.. Is how you do.. So the big question is because I had been reading many webs, and talking with trainers and all said that .. TO LOSE FAT (is hard) you need to workout in a 50-60% of intensity... (low....) If you do it in a 70-80% what you lose really is carbs... So the best to lose weight is ????

I am 34 years old, with a metabolism of a 50 age woman.... jaja.. And I exercise 6 times per week!!!

Love to hear your experiences..

BrianSharpe

The "fat burning zone" is the lower intensity and does burn a higher proportion of calories from fat but burns a lot fewer calories than exercising at a higher intensity. They are mistaken.......

http://exercise.about.com/od/weightloss/a/The-Truth-About-The-Fat-Burning-Zone.htm

http://scienceblogs.com/obesitypanacea/2010/06/30/the-myth-of-the-fat-burning-zo/

http://www.canada.com/topics/bodyandhealth/story.html?id=1740622b-d130-486c-a4d3-f05d14878ff9

In addition to burning more calories (which is what you want for weight loss) exercising at a higher intensity also gives your cardiovascular system a better workout.

maryzush

Thank you for your answer.. I am changing my way to exercise... Using more my Polar... and working intervals to get the best of the frecuency!!

carrie_eggo

The "fat burning zone" is the lower intensity and does burn a higher proportion of calories from fat but burns a lot fewer calories than exercising at a higher intensity. They are mistaken.......

http://exercise.about.com/od/weightloss/a/The-Truth-About-The-Fat-Burning-Zone.htm

http://scienceblogs.com/obesitypanacea/2010/06/30/the-myth-of-the-fat-burning-zo/

http://www.canada.com/topics/bodyandhealth/story.html?id=1740622b-d130-486c-a4d3-f05d14878ff9

In addition to burning more calories (which is what you want for weight loss) exercising at a higher intensity also gives your cardiovascular system a better workout.

I agree.

http://www.alanaragon.com/myths-under-the-microscope-the-fat-burning-zone-fasted-cardio.html

Mayor_West

Losing fat is going to happen primarily based on your diet, not necessarily how intense your workouts are. If you're working out at a high intensity, but still eating too many calories, you will not burn much, if any fat.

However, I strongly believe that a proper diet combined with training at a high intensity produces the *fastest* and longest-lasting results. Good luck!

VirtuousVal

Hi Everybody (excuse my english.. I speak spanish.. so)
I have a big question.. I need to lose 66 pounds... I had been exercise like crazy and I just lose a few pounds, my new trainer told me that is not important what you do.. Is how you do.. So the big question is because I had been reading many webs, and talking with trainers and all said that .. TO LOSE FAT (is hard) you need to workout in a 50-60% of intensity... (low....) If you do it in a 70-80% what you lose really is carbs... So the best to lose weight is ????

I am 34 years old, with a metabolism of a 50 age woman.... jaja.. And I exercise 6 times per week!!!

Love to hear your experiences..

The "fat burning zone" is the lower intensity and does burn a higher proportion of calories from fat but burns a lot fewer calories than exercising at a higher intensity. They are mistaken.......

http://exercise.about.com/od/weightloss/a/The-Truth-About-The-Fat-Burning-Zone.htm

http://scienceblogs.com/obesitypanacea/2010/06/30/the-myth-of-the-fat-burning-zo/

http://www.canada.com/topics/bodyandhealth/story.html?id=1740622b-d130-486c-a4d3-f05d14878ff9

In addition to burning more calories (which is what you want for weight loss) exercising at a higher intensity also gives your cardiovascular system a better workout.

OP... Thank you for asking this IMPORTANT Question...I have my question ANSWERED & CONFIRMED! Thank you "BrianSharpe" for your Wisdom, Knowledge and Expertise!

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Moniqua1

Thank you for your answer.. I am changing my way to exercise... Using more my Polar... and working intervals to get the best of the frecuency!!

This is exactly what I was going suggest. Interval training. 5 min high intensity, 5 mild. I do mine on an elliptical that has a weight loss program. The incline and resistance goes up, you work your butt off, then it goes down and you go at a moderate pace, it does this maybe 5 times.

IronSmasher

The fat burning zone would only matter in a closed system. Most people plan to eat again.