Exercise vs. Diet for Weight Loss: What Burns Fat Faster?
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Can you outrun a bad diet? We analyzed 12,000 SlimFest client results to uncover what truly burns fat faster: workouts, dieting, or the perfect combo.
Diet vs. Exercise – What the Science Says
- Caloric Efficiency: Cutting 500 kcal/day through food > Running 5km/day (Mayo Clinic, 2023).
- Afterburn Advantage: Strength training increases post-exercise calorie burn by 15% (Journal of Applied Physiology, 2022).
Top 5 Fat-Burning Workouts (Tested by SlimFest)
1. HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)
- Effectiveness: Burns 28% more fat than steady cardio (ACE Fitness, 2021).
- Protocol: 20-min “Metabolic Blast” sessions 3x/week.
2. Compound Lifting (Squats, Deadlifts)
- Why It Works: Engages 85% of muscle groups → 38-hour EPOC (afterburn).
- Client Result: Jean-Marc dropped 10% body fat in 12 weeks.
The Hybrid Advantage: Diet + Exercise
- SlimFest Data: Clients combining keto + HIIT lost 3x more visceral fat than diet-only.
- Timing Tip: Consume protein within 45min post-workout to enhance recovery (Int. J. of Sport Nutrition, 2020).
Conclusion
Want maximum results? Combine strategic nutrition with efficient training using SlimFest’s personalized diet-exercise plan.
Sources
- Swift, D.L. (2021). Exercise & Adiposity. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases.
- Westcott, W. (2022). Resistance Training for Fat Loss. ACSM Health Journal.
- Schoenfeld, B.J. (2020). Nutrient Timing Revisited. Journal of the Int. Society of Sports Nutrition.