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Greater physical activity does not always have to be associated with an increase in the amount of calories burned. So you don’t have to sweat, it’s important to move at all.
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Do you exercise more and don’t lose weight?
You know this pain – you exercise more and more, and the weight does not want to show a decline for any treasures? Of course, sometimes it is the muscle building up that is heavier than the same amount of fat burned to blame. However, sometimes the reason may be completely different. Research shows that the body can get used to being active, just as it gets used to a lower energy intake from the diet. It will therefore come as no surprise that further effects in weight reduction will only be achieved by increasing the caloric deficit of the diet, and not by increasing the degree of activity. Probably as we become more and more active, the body adapts, using a little less energy for the cells to function.
The type of activity is less important, it can be both jogging and brisk walking, it is important that the effort lasts min. 30 minutes. During this time, substances are released that have the same beneficial effect on our body as valuable food ingredients. They react with them to prevent disease and improve metabolism.
You don’t have to strain yourself?
One study looked at 332 people aged 25 to 45, who were divided into 3 groups – physically inactive people, moderately exercising, and people who previously exercised moderately and now became more active. It turned out that in fact people with moderate activity burned about 200 kcal more than physically inactive people. Interestingly, however, there were no major differences compared to the subjects exercising moderately and more actively.
How to practice?
First of all, you should exercise. There is compelling evidence that exercise improves our health and well-being. However, there is no reason why we should spend hours on a stationary bike while losing weight. The authors of the study emphasize that physical activity recommended by the World Health Organization at the level of 150 minutes a week for adults should be specified. The complexity of total energy expenditure and the effect of physical activity on metabolism should be taken into account.
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