With the turning of a new year, many people are looking for a way to lose weight. This leads many to consider exercise equipment and the top of the line, or at least the most advertised is the BowFlex. Which BowFlex exercise is the best for burning fat, is likely your next question. The answer is it depends on your fitness level when you begin.

Low Fitness Level

The most effective method of burning fat is by increasing your heart rate. This is best done through aerobic exercise. The BowFlex unit that is the best for this method is of course the BowFlex Tread Climber. This unit is similar to a traditional treadmill; however, the platform is split in order to give you a low impact work out. This is perfect for someone who is just beginning to get in shape or who has knee or ankle problems. The unique design gives you a smooth workout that combines treadmill and stair climber action.

Features

• Speed and resistance range
• Electronic functions
• Heart rate monitor
• Calories burned indicator
• Quick Start feature
• Climb indicator, digitally elevation gain in feet

In a study published in the Journal of American Medicine it was found that treadmills when compared with other machines like rowing machines and stationary bikes burnt more calories per hour than all the rest. Treadmills weighed in at 700 calories per hour on hard intensity.

Higher Level

If you are already in fairly good shape and have hit a plateau as so many are prone to doing, you may want to consider resistance training. While heart rate is essential for burning calories and thus fat, there is also something to be said for muscle development.

Lean muscle burns more calories than fat therefore anytime you increase muscle mass you are increasing fat burn. BowFlex has several home gyms to choose from all of which use resistance model to build muscle and thereby burn fat. By working out at least three times a week with a BowFlex home gym you will build significant muscle mass.