Cardio for Burning Chest Fat

Cardio for Burning Chest Fat
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Excessive chest fat on men and women can be troublesome for your appearance and your physical health. There are no magical exercise machines or chest-specific exercises that will only burn your chest fat. There is however cardiovascular exercise, which burns chest fat by removing any excess body fat. According to The American Council on Exercise, any activity that is aerobic in nature and elevates your heart rate will help to reduce body fat.

Step 1

Start with a few minutes of cardio everyday. Start with as little as five to 10 minutes if you are new to exercise. For moderate to advanced fitness levels start with 10 to 30 minutes of cardio each day. Add two to five minutes to your session every week until you reach 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 2

Add variety to your cardio sessions. Your body adapts to exercise, which can cause you to hit a plateau. Choose two to four different styles of cardio exercise to perform. According to Shape Fit, bicycling, step aerobics, running, rowing, cross-country skiing, racquetball, rock climbing, the elliptical trainer, rowing and walking burn the most calories per hour.

Step 3

Change the intensity during your workouts. According to The American Council on Exercise, lower-intensity cardio burns more fat while higher-intensity cardio burns more calories. Perform longer, low-intensity cardio and shorter, high-intensity cardio sessions on various days. Alternate low and high-intensity periods together in the same session to complete interval training. Try jogging lightly for a minute followed by a 30-second sprint.

Step 4

Move your body as often as possible. Try to find ways throughout the day to perform cardio exercise to burn additional calories and lost excess fat. Park in the farthest spot at a store and use stairs instead of an elevator. If you watch TV, walk around your house during the commercials and perform your own yard work instead of paying someone else to.

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Article reviewed by Bill C. Last updated on: Apr 26, 2011

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