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:

Accepted Answer

Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)

Answer

EPOC (the 'afterburn effect') describes elevated oxygen consumption and calorie burning that continues for hours after high-intensity exercise ends.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

60–70%

Answer

At 60–70% of maximum heart rate, the body uses a higher proportion of fat as fuel, although total caloric burn is lower than at higher intensities.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Increases lean muscle mass, raising resting metabolic rate

Answer

Building lean muscle through resistance training raises resting metabolic rate because muscle tissue requires more energy to maintain than fat tissue.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Overnight fasting depletes some liver glycogen, and lower insulin levels during fasting allow greater access to stored fat for energy during exercise.

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?

Accepted Answer

Low-Intensity Steady-State (LISS) cardio

Answer

LISS cardio, such as brisk walking or light jogging sustained for 30–60 minutes, keeps heart rate in the aerobic fat-burning zone and is easy to recover from.

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Fat Burning Fat Burning Exercise and Training Methods