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You Might Be Burning Less Calories During Cardio

  • Weight loss impacts metabolic rate due to metabolic adaptation, which includes declines in both resting and non-resting energy expenditures.
  • Exercise economy highlights how energy efficiency improves with practice, leading to fewer calories burned despite maintaining the same exercise intensity.
  • Skill and biomechanics in specific exercises influence how many calories are burned; improved skill and efficiency mean lower energy expenditure for the same activity.
  • Studies show that after weight loss, humans tend to use less energy for the same level of physical activity due to reduced muscle mass and metabolic adaptations.
  • Adjustments to exercise intensity and frequency may be necessary during weight loss to offset increased exercise efficiency and avoid weight loss plateaus.
  • Understanding these changes can help in better planning and executing diet and exercise regimens for effective weight management.
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