The Internet could be a good resource for health and fitness information, but it is excellent that you are double-checking your findings.

Particularly because there isn’t much support for the claim that long cardio workouts cause your body to store more fat. Nevertheless, there’s good evidence that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective fat-buster.

HIIT, or interval training, is characterized by alternating between periods of high- and low-intensity activity during a workout.

For example, instead of running at a steady pace for 30 minutes, you may alternate between sprinting for one minute and then walking or jogging for two minutes. This fast/slow technique seems to maximize fat-burning.

As reported by a published study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, participants burned more fat (and showed improved cardiovascular fitness) after only seven sessions of HIIT over two weeks.

HIIT might work by training mitochondria (the cell’s energy centers) to burn fat calories before carbohydrate calories.

In general, high-intensity or aerobic activity burns more fat than low-intensity exercise. For example, you’ll burn more fat calories by running for 30 minutes compared to power walking for the same time.

What counts as “high” or “low” intensity exercise varies from person to person, and also depends on your heart rate.

Make certain to check out Body fat and exercise intensity to calculate your target heart rate during a high intensity workout.

Most  fitness experts also recommend mixing up your workouts to add in weight training along with aerobic exercise for build muscle and burn fat more efficiently.

Finding a variety of ways to exercise that you indeed enjoy (whether it is cycling, dancing, running, or yoga) will also help you burn more fat in the long run - when you are having fun, you might be more likely to exercise longer and more often, and avoid burnout.

Before you begin interval training or begin a new exercise regimen, you might want to consult with your healthcare provider.