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The temperature might be freezing, but that doesn’t change the fact that NOW is the time to start preparing your body for summer! We are here to help you get fit!

The Fastest Way to Lose Fat = Interval Training

In order to burn the maximum amount of fat calories in the quickest amount of time, you need to vary the intensity levels of your workout between 65% and 95% of your target heart rate (THR) zone—this is known as interval training.

If you are using the same piece of cardio equipment at the gym everyday and working out at the same intensity level throughout the workout, you are likely only burning half the calories that you could burn if you varied your THR throughout your workout.

To make the most of your workouts, there are a few key numbers that you need to understand. The first is your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and the second is your THR. After we turn 20-years-old, our metabolism slows at a rate of 2% every decade. This means our caloric expenditure slows each and every year, so we have to adjust our workouts accordingly. By understanding your BMR, you will learn exactly how many calories you can intake per day in order to reach or maintain your ideal weight. Knowing your THR will enable you to properly adjust your heart rate during workouts.

Our PAC Fitness trainers can help you calculate these key numbers and customize an interval training program for you. Ask us how you can start burning more in less time and achieve your goals by summer!