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Fat Loss Training

If you’re looking to slim down, it’s a good idea to zero in on burning body fat. Simply put, burning fat leads to weight loss because you’ll have less fat stubbornly sticking to your body. And while there are superficial benefits to having a low body fat percentage — your jeans will fit more comfortably and muscles will appear more toned and defined — it also comes with big health perks.

Having a too-high percentage of body fat can lead to obesity, which comes with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer.

So what’s the difference between a fat-burning exercise and other exercises? It all comes down to intensity, says Len Kravitz, PhD, coordinator of exercise science at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. “Exercise at a comfortable but challenging intensity for optimal fat burning,” he says.

The long-held idea is that by exercising at a lower than maximum effort, you’ll encourage your body to burn fat calories for energy, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

15 Best Workouts for Weight Loss

• 1. Jumping Rope
• 2. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
• 3. Low-intensity cardio
• 4. Running
• 5. Mountain climbers
• 6. Strength workouts
• 7. Yoga
• 8. TRX Bodyweight Workout
• 9. Kettlebell Workout
• 10. Boxing
• 11. Walking
• 12. Stair climbing
• 13. Swimming laps
• 14. Dance
• 15. Cycling