Maximal Fat Oxidation: Comparison between Treadmill, Elliptical and Rowing Exercises

Fat oxidation during exercise is associated with cardio-metabolic benefits, but the extent of which whole-body modality elicits greatest fat remains unclear. We investigated effects treadmill, elliptical and rowing on in healthy individuals. Nine males participated three, peak oxygen consumption tests, a ergometer. Indirect calorimetry was used to assess maximal (V̇O2peak), (MFO) rates, intensity MFO occurred (Fatmax). Mixed venous blood collected lactate gases concentrations. While V̇O2peak similar between modalities, rates were higher treadmill (mean ± SD; 0.61 0.06 g·min-1) compared both (0.41 0.08 g·min-1, p = 0.022) rower (0.40 0.017). Fatmax values also significantly (56.0 6.2 %V̇O2peak) (36.8 5.4 %V̇O2peak, 0.049) (31.6 5.0 0.021). Post-exercise concentrations lower following (p Exercising maximizes greater than exercises, an important improve oxidation, consequently, health.