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The Fat Loss Target Heart Rate (THR) is the ideal heart rate range for maximizing fat burning during exercise. This range is typically 60-70% of your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR), where your body primarily uses fat as its energy source.
The calculator uses the fat loss heart rate formula:
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Explanation: Exercising within this heart rate range maximizes the percentage of calories burned that come from fat rather than carbohydrates.
Details: Training in your fat burning zone helps improve your body's ability to utilize fat as fuel, which can lead to more effective weight management and improved metabolic health over time.
Tips: Enter your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) in beats per minute. If you don't know your MHR, you can estimate it using the formula: 220 - your age.
Q1: How accurate is the fat burning zone concept?
A: While exercising at lower intensities does burn a higher percentage of fat calories, higher intensity exercise burns more total calories overall, which may lead to greater fat loss.
Q2: Should I only exercise in my fat burning zone?
A: No, a balanced exercise program should include various intensity levels to improve overall fitness, cardiovascular health, and metabolic rate.
Q3: How can I measure my heart rate during exercise?
A: You can use a heart rate monitor, fitness tracker, or manually check your pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.
Q4: Does the fat burning zone work for everyone?
A: Individual responses may vary based on fitness level, genetics, and other factors. The fat burning zone is a general guideline.
Q5: Can I lose fat by exercising above this range?
A: Yes, higher intensity exercise burns more total calories, which can lead to fat loss as long as you maintain a calorie deficit.