1. What is the UK Fat Burning Zone?

The UK Fat Burning Zone is a heart rate range where your body is most efficient at burning fat. It's calculated as 60% of your maximum heart rate (estimated as 220 minus your age).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the UK Fat Burning Zone formula:

Where:

• \( age \) — Age in years
• 220 — Estimated maximum heart rate
• 0.6 — 60% of maximum heart rate (fat burning zone)

Explanation: This formula estimates the ideal heart rate range for optimal fat burning during exercise.

3. Importance of Fat Burning Zone

Details: Exercising in your fat burning zone helps maximize fat utilization as an energy source, which can be beneficial for weight management and endurance training.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your age in years. The value must be valid (between 1-120). The result shows your estimated fat burning zone in beats per minute (bpm).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this formula accurate for everyone?
A: This is an estimation. Individual maximum heart rates can vary by ±10-20 bpm.

Q2: How long should I stay in this zone?
A: For optimal fat burning, aim for 30-60 minutes of continuous exercise in this zone.

Q3: Does this work for all types of exercise?
A: Best for steady-state cardio like walking, jogging, or cycling. HIIT may burn more total calories but with different fuel ratios.

Q4: Are there other fat burning zones?
A: Some systems use different percentages (e.g., 50-70% of max HR) or alternative calculations.

Q5: Should I only exercise in this zone?
A: For comprehensive fitness, include various intensity levels in your training program.