Things to Know about Burning More Calories

2. Train slow and long. Don’t feel like doing a strenuous exercise with the intensity cranked up to 11? Don’t worry. Low-intensity exercise is a great way to burn calories as well, you just have to train longer time.

Did you know that the difference in energy expenditure is not gigantic whether you do a 5k run or walk the same distance briskly? You huff and puff more while running, but walking takes longer which helps balance things out.

So, if running is not your thing, going for a brisk walk is still a smart move.

It is also true that when working at lower intensities muscles burn a higher percentage of fat than carbohydrates. However, when we consider total energy expenditure – i.e., the afterburn effect, etc. – the direct comparison gets much more complicated.

The most important thing is that you select activities that you enjoy and that fit into your lifestyle. This way you can continue burning calories week in, week out, and maximize your benefits with consistent effort.  And even if you love training hard, don’t forget that long, low-intensity exercises help build your endurance base and offer a great way to enhance recovery.

3. Be active. Your muscles don’t know if you have your running shoes or gym pants on.

All physical activity increases the calories you burn, which are all counted by Calories Burned feature. Of course, taking the stairs occasionally isn’t game-changer alone, but if you choose stairs instead of an elevator, walk to the store instead of driving, play with kids instead of watching TV… you will notice a significant difference in your daily energy expenditure! Little strokes fell great oaks!

There can be a huge difference in your daily energy expenditure, whether you go to work by bike or by car, and whether you do some training during the day.