

May 24, 2026 · 8:25 AM
Myth #2 — The Fat-Burning Zone: Why Your Cardio Machine Is Lying to You
Your gym's cardio machine says to stay in the "fat-burning zone" — peer-reviewed exercise science shows that total fat lost is determined by total energy output, not the fuel mix. Here's the evidence and the one swap that actually works.
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