fat-burning

idiom

: causing one's body to use the fat it has stored
fat-burning exercises

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Summary Weight loss supplements are a big industry; many are marketed as fat-burning, metabolism-boosting, or appetite-suppressing, but there is no evidence to support these claims. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025 Changing the body from a glucose-burning to a fat-burning state alters metabolism, reducing blood sugar and insulin levels and altering brain chemistry and function. New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025 Better Cardiovascular Impact: Keeps heart rate in the fat-burning zone more efficiently. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 The watch also supports over 100 sports modes, and provides detailed insights into fat-burning efficiency, workout intensity, and exercise effectiveness. Scott Kramer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Also, remember that supplements (including fat-burning and weight-loss supplements) do not require approval by the FDA or any other governing agency. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 Some elite athletes, especially those who run ultra-long distances, swear by a ketogenic or very low-carb diet to increase their fat-burning capacity and reduce their reliance on carbohydrates. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025 The 10% incline of the under-desk treadmill is designed to simulate a hill-like exercise experience, which effectively improves fat-burning efficiency. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024 These nutrients are especially important for individuals on a Keto diet to support the metabolic adaptation from sugar-burning to fat-burning, to lower blood cholesterol levels as fat-burning releases it from the body’s fat stores and to generally support liver function. Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024

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“Fat-burning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fat-burning. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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