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How Many Calories Does a Pound of Muscle Burn - Really? by Christian Finn of Muscle Evo on Physical Fitness
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Episode 2648:
Christian Finn debunks the myth that each pound of muscle burns 50-100 extra calories daily, revealing it’s actually closer to 5-6 calories. He explains how the metabolic boost from muscle gain is modest and highlights the importance of resistance training for overall body composition and metabolism.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://muscleevo.net/muscle-metabolism/
Quotes to ponder:
"Most research shows that muscle doesn’t burn that many calories when it’s in a resting state."
"In short, you can’t turn fat directly into muscle. But the energy stored in fat can and will be used to fuel muscle growth."
Episode references:
Power of 10: The Once-a-Week Slow Motion Fitness Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Once-Week-Revolution-Harperresource/dp/006000889X
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