The Claim
A 12-week supervised exercise program performed four days per week at greater than 70% peak heart rate increases steady-state fat oxidation rates by approximately 20% and improves peak oxygen consumption by 11% in obese Black South African women aged 20–35 with BMI 30–40 kg/m².
What the research says
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In obese Black South African women aged 20–35 with a BMI of 30–40 kg/m², a 12-week exercise program done four times per week at high intensity increases the body's ability to burn fat during steady exercise and improves maximum oxygen uptake.
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A 12-week supervised exercise program performed four days per week at greater than 70% peak heart rate increases steady-state fat oxidation rates by approximately 20% and improves peak oxygen consumption by 11% in obese Black South African women aged 20–35 with BMI 30–40 kg/m², indicating enhanced metabolic efficiency during submaximal exercise.
What the research says
1 studyThis study showed that when obese Black South African women exercised four days a week at a high intensity for 12 weeks, their bodies got better at burning fat during everyday activities and they could exercise longer without getting tired — exactly what the claim says.
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