Cardio vs. HIIT: Best Exercises for Rapid Fat Loss

HIIT and kickboxing offer high calorie-burning potential for rapid fat loss compared to traditional long cardio. Targeted dance moves and treadmill intervals can help reduce inches around the waist and belly.

The Best Exercise Machines for Toning & Weight Loss

Published Jul,18 2017 | By John Tavolacci

Creating an appropriate exercise program to improve body composition — the relative proportions, by weight, of fat and lean tissue — can be challenging. The objective of any fitness plan is to eliminate fat and enhance muscle tissue, a process known as "toning."

Based in New York, John Tavolacci has been a leading exercise physiologist for over 14 years. His resume includes stints in cardiac rehab, sports conditioning, physical therapy and corporate wellness. He is a certified health/fitness instructor and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Tavolacci also holds a master's degree in exercise physiology from Queens College.