For weight control purposes, you should exercise at a low percentage of your VO2 max so that a greater
percent of the energy expended is obtained from fat.

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While it's true that lower intensity exercise burns a higher percentage of calories from fat, total calorie burn is lower compared to higher intensity exercise. For weight control, the total number of calories burned is more important than the source of those calories. High-intensity exercises can lead to a greater overall calorie expenditure, including after the workout, through the afterburn effect (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, EPOC).

For Weight Control Purposes, You Should Exercise at a Low