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The "fat burning" range the machines provide is based on the idea that if you run/walk/row at a slower pace, you can do so for a longer time, and thus burn more calories (which they equate to fat). However, if you are going to exercise for a fixed amount of time, say 30 minutes on the treadmill, you will burn more calories…
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Heart rate during exercise is probably a better measure of effort than distance, especially on something like an elliptical trainer. Picking a target training zone (there are lots of target zone calculators, normally based on age) and trying to stay in it for the full 30 minutes is a pretty reliable way to make sure you're…
