Exercise Types for Fat Loss: What Actually Moves the Needle

Exercise type matters less for fat loss than overall calorie balance, but some approaches offer meaningful additional benefits.

Strength training

Builds and preserves muscle mass during a fat loss phase, which helps maintain metabolic rate better than cardio alone.

Cardio

Burns calories during the session itself and supports cardiovascular health, making it a useful complement to strength training.

HIIT

Time-efficient and can boost calorie burn after the workout ends, though it doesn't replace the muscle-preserving benefits of strength training.

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