Fat Burning Fat Burning Exercise and Training Methods

Question 1

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) promotes fat burning after the workout through a phenomenon known as:

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Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)

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Glycogen supercompensation

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Anabolic window effect

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Steady-state oxidation plateau

Question 2

The 'fat-burning zone' during cardio exercise typically corresponds to what percentage of maximum heart rate?

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60–70%

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85–95%

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45–55%

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100%

Question 3

Resistance training supports long-term fat loss primarily because it:

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Increases lean muscle mass, raising resting metabolic rate

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Burns more calories per session than all cardio forms

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Completely suppresses cortisol production

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Eliminates the need for dietary changes

Question 4

Performing cardio in a fasted state (e.g., before breakfast) is theorized to enhance fat oxidation because:

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Glycogen stores are lower, so the body relies more on fat for fuel

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Cortisol is at its daily low point in the morning

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Insulin levels are elevated, promoting lipolysis

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Muscle protein synthesis is highest after fasting

Question 5

Which type of cardio exercise—performed at a sustained, moderate pace—is sometimes called 'steady-state cardio' and is effective for burning fat?

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Low-Intensity Steady-State (LISS) cardio

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Tabata intervals

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Plyometric circuits

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Sprint intervals

Question 6

Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) contributes to daily caloric expenditure by encompassing:

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All physical movement outside formal exercise (e.g., walking, fidgeting, household tasks)

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Only structured gym workouts

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The calories burned during sleep

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Digestive processes and organ function