Change Your Relationship With Exercise Forever EP 1341
The School of Greatness
Genetics and Hormones Role in Body Fat Distribution and Loss
Genetics play a major role in where body fat is stored and lost, with hormonal changes also impacting fat distribution. Energy imbalance, burning more calories than consumed, is key to losing body fat. Building muscle can enhance fat loss by boosting metabolism and preventing muscle loss during weight loss. Muscle is denser than fat, so focusing on building muscle can make individuals smaller and improve body composition, leading to sustainable weight loss without obsession over the scale. Consistent weight training and nutrition practices help build a strong metabolism like a 'furnace burning machine' by triggering the muscle building adaptation process.
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