Summary of Best VS Worst Fat Loss Exercises (Ranked By Science)

Video Summary

The video titled "Best VS Worst Fat Loss Exercises (Ranked By Science)" discusses various exercises for fat loss, ranking them based on calorie burn and effort. The presenters, Kevin and the host, conduct experiments to determine the effectiveness of different workouts.

Key Wellness Strategies and Tips:

High-Intensity Training (HIT):
- Sprints: Burn an average of 15 calories per minute.
- Burpees: Burn about 12.5 calories per minute.
- Mountain Climbers: Included in high-intensity workouts but specifics on calorie burn were not provided.
Low-Intensity Exercise:
- Incline Walking:
  - Starting at 3 mph with a 2% incline burns around 6 calories per minute.
  - Increasing to 3.5 mph with a 6% incline boosts calorie burn by 30%.
  - Avoid leaning on the treadmill to maximize calorie burn.
- Longboarding: Burns approximately 11 calories per minute.
- Basketball: Found to be enjoyable and effective for calorie burning.
Strength Training:
- Generally burns fewer calories compared to cardio unless using very heavy weights.
- Emphasizes maintaining muscle mass while losing body fat.
Daily Activities:
- Standing, walking, and doing household chores can significantly contribute to calorie burn.
- Example: Walking outside burns about 6 calories per minute.
Enjoyment Factor:
- The importance of choosing exercises that are enjoyable and sustainable for long-term adherence.
- Boxing emerged as a fun and effective exercise, burning the most calories relative to effort.

Additional Notes:

The presenters emphasize the significance of maintaining a calorie deficit for fat loss and the role of nutrition alongside exercise. The video provides a link to a ranked list of 50 exercises based on calorie burn.

Presenters/Sources:

Host (unnamed)
Kevin (programmer at Built With Science)
Dr. Eric Helms (bodybuilder and host of the Mass Research Review YouTube channel)

Notable Quotes

— 03:19 — « If you can beat my total of 34 calories in a minute I'll give you $500. »

— 04:28 — « You probably burn more calories playing chess than listening to Joe Rogan. »

— 13:32 — « Ultimately it's about finding the workouts that you enjoy and can stick with in the long run. »