Weight Management: Metabolic Health, Bulking & Fat Loss Strategies

Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.

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Do I Burn Less Fat if My Heart Rate Is Too High While Exercising?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Hazel Mollison

The target zone has become a buzz word for people wanting to lose weight through exercise. Many trainers advise exercising at a lower intensity to burn more fat. This is only partly true. When your heart rate is lower, your body uses a greater percentage of fat as an energy source.