Exercise and caloric restriction are a proven combination to reduce scale weight. The real key, however, is to reduce excess body fat - subcutaneous (under the skin), visceral (around vital organs), and ectopic (within the organs).From an exercise perspective, it's all about frequency, intensity, and time - the "fit principle." Of the three variables, the appropriate intensity to optimize fat max - maximal fat burning - requires testing or the use of heart rate percentages that estimate fat m...