6 Week Body Makeover - Fat Burning Zone

Did you know that all exercise is not considered equal? Work out too hard and you're not burning fat, you're burning glucose storage. The best way to lose weight is to be in your fat burning zone. The 6 Week Body Makeover has many exercises that allow the user to burn fat without gaining bulky muscle.

Maintaining the correct heart rate is very important when exercising. If it's too low, you will not burn fat. If it's too fast you will not burn fat. You have to be in the target rate for fat loss. Working harder is not always the best option when trying to lose weight. Get to your target heart rate, stay there and burn fat!

Making sure to stay in your fat burning zone is why it's crucial that you choose the right aerobic activities. Try to perform activities that are low impact and low in intensity. There are many activities and description of exercises in the body sculpting portion of the Michael Thurmond makeover package. To burn fat at the fastest rate, slow jogging or fast walking is prescribed. Before doing any exercise, you must find your target heart rate.

First, determine what your maximum heart rate is. Take 220 and subtract that from your age. In order to maximize your fat burning potential you will need to stay in your zone. This target heart rate is found by multiplying 55 to 65 percent of your maximum heart rate. If you are on the heavy side, then you probably should stick to 50 percent of your maximum heart rate.

After you've found your target heart rate, you can find out if you're in the zone by simply taking your pulse. However, if you are too lazy to take your pulse, you can also buy a heart rate monitor. Heart rate monitors usually cost about 100 to 300 dollars so it depends if you want to spend that much to take your heart rate. Take your pulse by putting your middle and index finger on the inside of your wrist. Don't use your thumb because your thumb has a strong pulse and will confuse your pulse. Count the number of times your heart beats in 10 seconds. Multiply that number by six and you'll have your pulse. Make sure that your pulse is within the fat burning zone or else you need to walk/jog faster. Don't overdo your exercise though, just stay in your zone!  These are just a few things that you will learn on the Michael Thurman 6 Week Body Makeover.