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Does elevated heart rate play a role in fat loss?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Fat loss is a simple consequence of burning more calories than one takes in. Exercise does not have to be a part of that equation.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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