Did you know that after resistance training, your body keeps burning fat long after you're done?
This is thanks to something called the afterburn effect, or EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption).
Here's how it works: resistance training puts stress on your muscles, and your body needs extra oxygen to repair itself and get back to its pre-exercise state. This increased oxygen demand means you're burning calories well after your workout.
Studies show that resistance training keeps the afterburn going longer than cardio alone, where your body returns to its normal state much faster.
If your goal is weight loss and fat loss, an effective program with resistance training is key. It helps maintain muscle mass, boosts your metabolic rate, and when combined with cardio and proper nutrition, gives you the best results.
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