An exercise scientist reveals the exercise regime that will burn the most fat

This video was originally published on December 3, 2016.

Shawn Arent, the director of the Center for Health and Human Performance at Rutgers University and an American College of Sports Medicine Fellow, explains why running isn't enough to lose weight — even if it is good for you. Following is a transcript of the video.

Shawn Arent: So is aerobic exercise — specifically running — the best way to lose fat? Ultimately, running does use fat for fuel. Now, is it the most efficient way to do this? Well, it's a little bit of a loaded question. Because, ultimately, unless you change your diet and some other factor that go into your workout, running alone is not going be the only thing that makes you lose fat.

But, I'm not sure when cardio exercise became the carbs of the fitness world. It's not a bad thing, But ultimately it can't be the only thing you rely on. So, what's the best bet? Include resistance training with it. I'm not saying don't run. But building some additional muscle to help support you as well, and modifying your diet in a way that supports the proper macronutrient intake at the right time, is going to do a lot more for you than just running. 

It's hard to outrun a bad diet and that's the reality. So does running actually burn fat? Yes! It does. Is it the only way to lose fat? No! And by itself, it may not be enough.