Researchers have confirmed that
at lower intensities (50%
VO2max), a
greater percentage of energy
comes from fat than at higher
intensities
(70% VO2max). However, as long
as workouts are the same length,
the total energy expenditure
will be greater at a higher
training intensity than lower
training intensity.
The best strategy for optimal
fat-calorie burning without
increasing the risk of injury,
is to integrate and balance the
low-to moderate-intensity, long
duration workouts with
high-intensity workouts.
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