14/08/2026
The “fat-burning zone” is technically real.
At lower intensities, a higher percentage of the energy you use comes from fat.
Lovely.
But a higher percentage does not automatically mean more fat loss.
Here's the bit the treadmill graphic conveniently leaves out:
50% of a small number can still be less than 30% of a much bigger number.
Harder exercise generally burns more energy per minute. Easier exercise is usually more repeatable, creates less fatigue and can be done for longer.
Both are useful.
Neither is a magic setting.
For actual fat loss, the bigger picture matters more:
Your total movement across the week.
Your food intake.
Your strength training.
Your sleep.
And whether you can keep doing it for longer than nine enthusiastic days.
So stop crawling on the treadmill because a little flame icon told you to.
Lift consistently.
Walk more.
Use cardio at an effort you can recover from.
Repeat until boring becomes results.
Want a plan built around your actual life, not the stickers on a treadmill?
Balmain Fitness, Rozelle.
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