Fat Burning

Running Absolutely Burns Fat, but Here's How to See the Best-Possible Results

May 5, 2020

Running Absolutely Burns Fat, but Here's How to See the Best-Possible Results

You've heard that running burns fat, and it's true: "Running is one of the best cardiovascular fat-burners for one simple reason: it burns a significant amount of calories," said exercise physiologist Tom Holland, MS, CSCS, author of The Marathon Method and fitness adviser for Bowflex.

A Trainer Explains Why You Don't Have to Walk at an Incline to Burn Fat (Whew!)

Apr 17, 2020

A Trainer Explains Why You Don't Have to Walk at an Incline to Burn Fat (Whew!)

If you're looking to burn fat, there's no need to lace up your walking shoes and head out into the elements.

New to Working Out? A Trainer Recommends These 5 Exercises to See Results Faster

Mar 11, 2020

New to Working Out? A Trainer Recommends These 5 Exercises to See Results Faster

When it comes to working out, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the different training philosophies, especially if you're a beginner.

This Is How to Figure Out What Your Heart Rate Should Be If You Want to Burn Fat With Exercise

Nov 7, 2019

This Is How to Figure Out What Your Heart Rate Should Be If You Want to Burn Fat With Exercise

I always hear trainers say workouts like HIIT and exercises such as mountain climbers are good because "they get your heart rate up."

How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate, So You Can More Effectively Burn Fat While Running

Oct 31, 2019

How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate, So You Can More Effectively Burn Fat While Running

There are many benefits to running, but if you want to lose weight doing it, you'll need to be consistent with your routine and work to keep your heart rate up during each workout.

If You Want to Maximize Your Fat Burn, Start by Working Out When You Have the Most Energy

Oct 17, 2019

If You Want to Maximize Your Fat Burn, Start by Working Out When You Have the Most Energy

Nowadays it seems like you can biohack everything.

Yes, You Can Burn Fat Walking — Here's Exactly How to Do It, According to a Trainer

Sep 30, 2019

Yes, You Can Burn Fat Walking — Here's Exactly How to Do It, According to a Trainer

Walking may be simple, but it's actually one of the most effective forms of exercise for fat burning, as long as you keep your heart rate up.

These Are the Dumbbell Exercises a Trainer Recommends to Burn Fat Faster

Sep 24, 2019

These Are the Dumbbell Exercises a Trainer Recommends to Burn Fat Faster

Cardio can relieve stress and keep you in shape, but if you want to burn fat and lose weight, it's important that you add weight training to your routine.

Get Warmed Up, Because This 6-Move Circuit Will Help You Torch Calories and Burn Fat

Sep 21, 2019

Get Warmed Up, Because This 6-Move Circuit Will Help You Torch Calories and Burn Fat

If you want to burn more calories and shed fat, you won't find anything better than simple, tried-and-true compound exercises.

Running Hills Is an "Excellent" Way to Burn Fat, an Expert Says — Here's How to Do It

Aug 30, 2019

Running Hills Is an "Excellent" Way to Burn Fat, an Expert Says — Here's How to Do It

Running hills is a surefire way to add intensity (and some pain) to your runs, but if you're trying to burn fat, it might be the way to go.

Yes, You Can Burn Fat Swimming — Here's How to Do It Effectively, According to an Expert

Aug 29, 2019

Yes, You Can Burn Fat Swimming — Here's How to Do It Effectively, According to an Expert

It almost seems too fun to be effective, but swimming can burn fat, too.

Short on Time and Want to Burn Fat? This Is the Workout You Should Do, According to a Trainer

Jul 22, 2019

Short on Time and Want to Burn Fat? This Is the Workout You Should Do, According to a Trainer

One of our favorite things about fitness is the variety of workouts you can do.