Exercise and weight loss: Why working out may not help as much as you think
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For every 100 calories burned as a result of working out, the study says most people will net fewer than 72 calories burned, according to a new study published in Current Biology.
For every 100 calories burned as a result of working out, the study says most people will net fewer than 72 calories burned.
"This suggestion has profound implications for both the evolution of metabolism and human health. It implies that a long-term increase in activity does not directly translate into an increase in total energy expenditure (TEE) because other components of TEE may decrease in response – energy compensation," the study summary notes.
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