Sunday, April 20, 2008

Should You Work Out with Weights when Dieting?

A recent study from the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse , reported in the European Journal of Applied Physiology, reveals that increasing metabolism is as easy as picking up a dumbbell.

Researchers found that after a 30 minute workout, resting metabolic rate elevated by 20% for two days following the workout. In a 180lb pound manm that percentage equates to an average of 400 extra calories per day! The percentage of fat burned by the subjects also increased.

The study concluded that the benefits of resistance exercise was significant enough to be helpful in any weight loss program

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