Fat Burning

Your body is a brilliant machine that draws on different energy systems at the same time to fuel bodily processes and enable movement. As the intensity of exercise varies, so too does the degree of energy that comes from different systems. At Foreshore Fitness we use a combination of Low, Medium and High intensity exercise to shake your extra kilos

When your body is at rest or low intensity exercise is occurring, most of the energy is supplied by the conversion of fats into usable energy and is available for long durations. When more intense movement is required, carbohydrates become the fuel of choice for your body, with around 1hr of duration available. For intense, explosive movements, the ATP/PC system within the muscle tissue is mainly used and is only available for a short duration. So whilst all energy systems are used at the same time, the emphasis changes depending on the intensity of movement required.

This is where the trap lies, as many people believe that only walking at low intensity is the best way to burn fat, as it is the dominant fuel system being utilised. NOT TRUE. From our basic energy storage equation of fuel in vs fuel out, we know that if we use more energy than is coming in, our bodies will use stored energy. Higher intensity exercise is very important for a weight loss programs.

We use our experience and scientific knowledge to implement different exercises, at different durations and intervals to get the fat burning and get you feeling healthier and fitter. So if you have a few spare kilos lying around, contact us and we’ll organise to help you get rid of them.