Do you exercise a lot and can't lose weight? The solution can be as simple as changing your workout intensity so the body operates in the fat burning zone. This can easily reduce the amount of time you spend exercising and increase the amount of fat you burn and weight loss.

 

 

Fat Burning Heart Rate Zone Cardio Zone

  • 60%-70% of maximum heart rate
  • Body uses fat as main source of fuel
  • 70%-90% of maximum heart rate.
  • Body uses carbohydrates as main source of fuel

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    How to calculate your target fat burning heart rate zone.

     

    Men: Subtract your age from 220 (Women 226). Multiply the result by 0.65 and the number you get is your target fat burning heart rate. This is a general estimate. Ask your medical doctor about a stress test to determine your true fat burning heart rate zone.

     

    Purchase a heart rate monitor. Good heart rate monitors typically cost at least $100.00 This is probably the most convienent, accurate, and affordable way to make sure you are not under or over training and keep a fat burning heart rate.

     

    If you are exercising at the fat burning heart rate zone and burning a lot of calories and still not losing body fat, the answer can be as simple as eating a healthier diet that consits of less calories and less fat.