Hey Lykkers! Have you ever wondered why some parts of your body seem to be more active than others when it comes to burning calories?

It turns out that our muscles and brown fat play a significant role in this calorie-burning process. Let's see how they work and their impact on weight loss.

<h3>The Metabolic Differences Between Muscle and Fat</h3>

Muscles and brown fat, unlike the brain, heart, and other organs that are constantly active, can enter an inactive state.

Muscles are only active during exercise, while brown fat is activated in cold temperatures to help keep us warm. When these tissues are idle, they burn very few calories, having a minimal effect on weight loss.

<h3>The Muscle-Fat Ratio and Calorie Burning</h3>

There's a common belief that having more muscle mass from regular exercise can increase the number of calories burned at rest.

It is thought that individuals with a higher muscle-to-fat ratio burn more calories while at rest compared to those with a lower ratio. But does the extra muscle really make a significant difference in calorie burning? And how does fat come into play in this equation?

<h3>Understanding How Muscle Burns Calories</h3>

Calories are the energy units derived from food that fuel various body functions. Any excess calories are stored in the body as fat.

Active organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys, and liver burn the most calories, with relaxed skeletal muscle burning relatively fewer calories. However, due to the abundance of muscle tissue in the body, it can significantly contribute to calorie burning when engaged in physical activity.

Studies have shown that resistance training and cardiovascular exercises can lead to substantial calorie burning. Men who engage in resistance training can burn over 12.6 calories per minute, while running on a treadmill can burn nearly 9.5 calories per minute. In contrast, resting muscle burns a meager 0.004 calories per minute.

<h3>Join the Fascinating World of Calorie Burning</h3>

So, the next time you hit the gym or engage in physical activity, remember that building muscle through exercise can have a positive impact on your metabolism and calorie burning capacity. By increasing your muscle mass and reducing fat, you can enhance your body's ability to burn calories even at rest.

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Burning Calories vs. Burning FAT Calories? – Dr. Berg

Video by Dr. Eric Berg DC