Running at an Average Pace
- Running on its own, at most speeds and paces, is considered to be a high-impact exercise that promotes the loss of body fat. Running at a moderate speed that causes you to employ 50 percent to 75 percent of your maximum heart rate will result in overall fat loss. Low- to moderate-intensity running will burn calories and eventually burn fat.
Running at a High-Intensity Level
- By performing HIIT, also known as high-intensity interval training, the body burns a higher amount of calories in a shorter amount of time, and as a result, the metabolic rate increases and fat is burned more quickly and effectively. Running at a sprint pace for one minute, followed by a slow jog for another minute, and repeating, will burn fat more effectively.
Bottom Line
- Both running at a moderate pace and at a sprint-like pace will assist in fat loss. Switching between both types of running will promote fat loss and keep your body guessing, which promotes continual progress.
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