Apparently, big muscles aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. According to a new study, not only does exercise not boost metabolism as much as widely believed, but even more shocking, is the fact that increased muscle mass doesn’t speed up weight loss either. Researchers maintain that while a pound of muscle burns more calories than a pound of fat — about seven to 10 calories a day versus two calories — most people don’t put on enough muscle to make much of a difference. “Building muscle is very difficult for most individuals because it requires heavy weight workouts and … Continue reading →

I was a believer. One of the reasons I started running marathons and lifting weights was because I wanted to lose weight. I bought into the notion that exercise helped improve the body’s ability to burn fat for as long as 24 hours after a workout. So I ate whatever I wanted and then ran 7 miles a day and figured all was right with my fitness regime. Apparently not. According to new research, exercise does not give one a license to eat with reckless abandon. Researchers at the University of Colorado in Denver say their new study shows you … Continue reading →