Question is: what are the best methods of aerobic exercise? Is there a perfect way to lose fat through cardiovascular means, and if so, what is it? Aerobic activity by its very nature requires fat to be used as a primary fuel source, with carbohydrates and protein being used to a smaller extent. Therefore it is obvious that in order to lose fat, some degree of aerobic work will need to be done.
Aerobic activities constitute any form of exercise that is repetitive, long, and hard enough to challenge the heart and lungs.
However, the type of aerobic work needed for fat loss is a subject open to much debate. Aerobic activities (typically done at a moderate intensity, although higher intensity aerobics has been shown burn more calories) constitute any form of exercise that is repetitive, long, and hard enough to challenge the heart and lungs to use oxygen as a fuel source to sustain the body over a longer period (15 to 20 minutes or longer).
Aerobic activities can include:
- Rowing
- Running
- Walking
- Cycling
…and variations on these (the commonality these methods share is that they use the body’s largest muscle groups). The aim of this article is to determine the best forms of aerobic exercise for fat burning, while explaining the reasons why these methods are effective.
1. WALKING (BURNS 300-400 CALORIES PER HOUR)
2. RUNNING (BURNS AROUND 600 CALORIES PER HOUR)
3. CYCLING (BURNS AROUND 600 CALORIES PER HOUR)
4. ROWING (BURNS AROUND 840 CALORIES PER HOUR)
5. SWIMMING (BURNS AROUND 600 CALORIES PER HOUR)
6. JUMPING ROPE (BURNS OVER 1000 CALORIES PER HOUR)
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