How much fat does jogging burn for an hour

The amount of fat burned during a one hour slow jog varies from person to person, mainly influenced by factors such as body weight, exercise intensity, basal metabolic rate, muscle mass, and exercise experience. Slow jogging belongs to moderate intensity aerobic exercise with a high proportion of fat energy supply. An adult weighing 60 kilograms jogging at a speed of 8 kilometers per hour consumes approximately 500-600 calories, of which fat provides about half of the energy. At the beginning of exercise, glycogen is mainly consumed, and after 20 minutes, the efficiency of fat breakdown increases. The longer the duration of exercise, the more fat is consumed. At the same speed, the greater the body weight, the more calories are burned, and those with high muscle content have higher resting metabolism, which also increases total energy consumption. People who run regularly for a long time will further improve their fat energy supply efficiency under the same intensity due to enhanced physical adaptability. Excessive oxygen consumption after exercise can lead to continuous breakdown of fat for several hours. Although high-intensity interval running consumes more energy per unit time, moderate to low-intensity jogging is more suitable for the general population to persist in for a long time. The heat consumption data displayed on the treadmill may have errors, and the monitoring values of wearable devices also need to be calibrated based on personal parameters. It is recommended to pair it with heart rate monitoring and control the exercise intensity within the range of 60% -70% of the maximum heart rate, which is the optimal range for fat oxidation efficiency.

When jogging, pay attention to maintaining the correct running posture to avoid joint injuries, and do warm-up stretching before and after exercise. It is recommended to engage in 3-5 aerobic exercises per week, combined with strength training to increase muscle mass and improve basal metabolic rate. In terms of diet, it is necessary to maintain a moderate calorie deficit, avoid high sugar and high-fat foods, and consume more high-quality protein and dietary fiber. Long term adherence to scientific exercise combined with a balanced diet is necessary to achieve a stable decrease in body fat percentage.