what the proper heart rate & cadence for "fat-burning" on a indoor trainer?



I am 55, I lost 75kg, my program included two 30 minute sessions a day 6 days a week at 90 cadence, heart rate target zone of 115-135. Over time, the HR reduced to about 110 on the first and 120 on the second. No road riding until the weight had been lost.

I still have HR targets and limits on all my current training.
 
jedblack said:
some ppl say 90cd and 120-130bpm... is that correct?
The harder you go the more fat you will burn for a given duration. However, in relation you will be burning a higher percentage of glycogen. But you will still be burning fat at a faster rate during a more intense session than a slower/easier session.
 
To burn more fat, you have to stay at least at 65% or below of your max HR. The higher HR you go, the more glycogen is spent. Good luck!
 
Why isn't time in your formula? I think time spent at 65% to 85% HR is more important. 17 minutes is minimum cardio for me if I wanted to burn fat I would double it.

jedblack said:
some ppl say 90cd and 120-130bpm... is that correct?
 

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