fat-burning

idiom

: causing one's body to use the fat it has stored
fat-burning exercises

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Maintaining your fat-burning heart rate during exercise can help support weight management, promote longevity, reduce chronic disease risk, improve heart health, and boost mood. Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025 Exercise at this intensity burns roughly 65% of calories from fat, according to Cleveland Clinic, making the 6-6-6 method an efficient fat-burning activity without the burnout of extreme training. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025 However, more research is needed to study more extended periods and the use of decaffeinated oolong tea to determine whether the fat-burning results are from caffeine or compounds in the oolong tea itself. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025 Changing the body from a glucose-burning to a fat-burning state alters metabolism, reducing blood sugar and insulin levels and altering brain chemistry and function. New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025 Better Cardiovascular Impact: Keeps heart rate in the fat-burning zone more efficiently. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Fat-burning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fat-burning. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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