What really occurs when I reach my target heart rate, and why does it matter to my fitness?

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What really occurs when I reach my target heart rate, and why does it matter to my fitness?
  1. First Response's picture
    Submitted by First Response on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 20:44

    burn it

    Once you achieve your target heart rate, your body releases
    adrenaline, causing your fat cells to release fat into the bloodstream.
    When the fat passes an exercising muscle, the muscle picks it up and
    burns it as a source of energy. As the body withdraws fat from the
    cells, they begin to shrink, making you appear slimmer.