2648: How Many Calories Does a Pound of Muscle Burn - Really? by Christian Finn of Muscle Evo on Physical Fitness

Published: July 29, 2024, 7 a.m.

b'Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\\nEpisode 2648:\\nChristian Finn debunks the myth that each pound of muscle burns 50-100 extra calories daily, revealing it\\u2019s actually closer to 5-6 calories. He explains how the metabolic boost from muscle gain is modest and highlights the importance of resistance training for overall body composition and metabolism.\\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://muscleevo.net/muscle-metabolism/\\nQuotes to ponder:\\n"Most research shows that muscle doesn\\u2019t burn that many calories when it\\u2019s in a resting state."\\n"In short, you can\\u2019t turn fat directly into muscle. But the energy stored in fat can and will be used to fuel muscle growth."\\nEpisode references:\\nPower of 10: The Once-a-Week Slow Motion Fitness Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Once-Week-Revolution-Harperresource/dp/006000889X\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'