India, March 26 -- Online fitness coach Dan Go said in an Instagram post on March 24: "The worst exercise for burning fat is long-distance running." He explained that while long-distance running can be an effective way to improve cardiovascular health and endurance, it may not be the most efficient exercise for burning fat and losing weight. Also read | Fitness coach says 'hunger is fat leaving body', shares 5 weight loss cheat codes: Drink water before and after a meal

He said, "First, most people think it's (running) necessity. When people think of exercising to lose weight, they immediately think of long-distance cardio. It's not a necessity whatsoever, and this thinking actually holds you back further than you think (more on this lat...