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the absolute degree of fat reduction is higher at the
     tness  stamina  intensity  level.  The  more  intensive
    the strain is, the lower the proportion of fat is used
    for  energy,  and  the  higher  the  absolute  amount  of
    fat consumed.
      This  does  not  necessarily  mean  that  the   tness
    stamina  intensity  level  is  better  for  reducing  body
    fat,  because  not  only  calorie  consumption  but  also
    calorie  intake  has  to  be  considered.  After  an
    intensive training session, the body wants to quickly
    replenish its empty carbohydrate stores. If you then
    take in more calories than you used, the training has
    been wasted. Following training at the basic stamina
    level,  you  will  be  less  hungry  than  after  training  at
    the  tness stamina level, and it will be easier to eat
    the right amount of food.
      After  an  intensive  strain,  the  body  needs  more
    time  for regeneration.  As  a  result  of  intensive
    stamina  training,  the  body  may  be  too  tired  for
    Muay  Thai  training  the  next  day.  Intensive  training
    also  hampers  the  immune  system  and  makes  you
    more susceptible to injury and infection. Training at
    the basic stamina level, on the other hand, improves
    the  immune  system,  as  the  body  is  only  slightly
    strained.
      Conclusion:  the  best  level  of  intensity  to  reduce
    body  fat  depends  on  your  performance  level  and
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