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Old 04-15-2011, 12:08 AM   #65
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Originally Posted by MrPlow View Post
You have both types of fat, it's just that HIIT targets one type and not the other
There is no such thing as one type of exercise "targeting" a certain area of fat over another. There is no such thing as "spot reduction". You operate at a caloric deficit and you will lose fat, non-preferentially.

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I think the best ways to lose belly fat is a high interval program combined with diet/consistent caloric defecit.

For one reason or another, high interval training burns fat at a more consistent rate all over the body than steady state (S S) cardio.

S S cardio is a lot better for maintaining muscle mass instead of losing body fat.

(I'm not a trainer by any means, I just have a general interest in this kind of stuff so if i'm incorrect could someone correct me)
The best way to lose belly fat is the same as all the other fat on your body; operate at a caloric deficit.

The question is whether or not high intensity intervals burn more calories than moderate intensity running.
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