Let’s talk fat-burning zones. Not the internet version. The real one. #FreeGame There are two main types of fat: • Subcutaneous fat is what you can pinch • Visceral fat surrounds your organs and is driven by hormones, stress, and insulin resistance You can’t target either one directly. Your body decides based on intensity, duration, hormones, sleep, stress, and nutrition. The so-called fat-burning zone lives around 60–70% of your max heart rate. At this intensity, you burn a higher percentage of fat, rely more on oxygen, and can sustain the work longer. This is where long endurance cardio lives. Think incline walking, easy cycling, steady runs, rowing. This improves aerobic efficiency and teaches the body how to use fat as fuel over time. But here’s what most people miss: Burning fat during a workout does not guarantee fat loss long term. Now enter short burst, high-intensity cardio at 80–95% max heart rate. Here, you burn more carbohydrates during the session, but you create ...