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Q: What is best heart range to burn fat?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 15th, 2006

I have received conflicting advice from a number of different sources on the appropriate heart rate range within which to exercise and burn fat. Is it possible to get a definitive answer to this question. Here are my details:
age: 42, weight: 332lbs [weight loss in the last 11 weeks 40lbs with weight watchers] with a resting heart rate of 70-75bpm.

Many thanks.

Regards

jgr

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on January 16th, 2007

Fitness Answer A1895

According to your age (42), the reported resting heart rate (70/min) and the Karvonen formula the appropriate heart rate range for burning fat is between 140-162 beats per minute.

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