MUSCLE DOES NOT WEIGH MORE THAN FAT

5 pounds of muscle WEIGHS the same as 5 pounds of fat.

HOWEVER 1 pound of muscle takes up less space in your body than a pound of fat.

Muscle cells use energy, while the fat cells store energy. So by gaining muscle through strength training, you increase your body’s energy requirements. It increases your metabolic rate, which causes your body to burn more fat.

This information was included in the health education workshop delivered to Wellness UnLAOISed participants today. Wellness UnLAOISed is designed and delivered by EduFIT in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership and Offaly Sports Partnership and funded by Sport Ireland.