The Claim: There is an ideal fat burning heart rate you should hit during exercise. Peloton Instructor-turned-Professor (for the day) Matt Wilpers explains the widely-held notion of the "fat burning zone." But what is the fat burning zone? Matt explains why fat burning workouts aren't really what they appear and offers an alternative way of looking at how our bodies utilize various forms of fuel during exercise. Plus, homework. Obviously. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 What is the "Fat Burning Zone" myth? 01:08 Explaining fat burn 03:20 Debunking the myth 06:06 Homework