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Exercise is a critical component of fat loss because it increases our energy expenditure and can help to build muscle, which in turn boosts our metabolism. Different types of exercise have different effects on fat loss, with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) being particularly effective. HIIT involves short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by periods of rest or low-intensity exercise. This type of exercise can increase the number of calories burned both during and after the workout.
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Our body uses different energy systems to fuel different types of exercise, and each system has different effects on fat loss. The three primary energy systems are the phosphagen system, the glycolytic system, and the oxidative system. The phosphagen system is used for short bursts of high-intens...
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