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Not techinicallly, it builds muscle which helps to burn more calories.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoLifting weight uses more calories and energy, so you can say that fat is burned
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Will lifting weights burn fat and build muscle?
Yes lifting wights does burn fat an tone muscles.you are moving while lifting an moving burns calories.an lifting weight tighten the fat flab so it's not saggy.
Do weight lifting exercises burn fat or just build muscle?
In order to burn fat, you must increase and maintain a higher than normal heart rate. So basic weight lifting tends not to be as effective at burning fat as say walking on the treadmill while doing curls.
Does lifting burn fat?
It can, yes.
What can you do to burn fat?
You can run a lot, eat correctly, do stretches, push ups, sit ups, weight lifting, and pull ups.
Which exercise is the best to lose 3 pounds?
weight lifting and cardiovascular exercises will give you results. you need muscle to burn fat.
Is weight lifting good for the body?
Yes,WeightLifting is very good for the body as it slowly replaces the body fat into muscle, it does this by tearing your muscles (that pain in your arms/legs in the morning after working out) and allowing them to recover, using 85% fat to do this process
How do you gain weight without fat?
weight lifting. remember muscle weighs more than fat.
How do you increase arms?
Weight lifting is one. If you have fat, you will need to burn that first before you can build on muscle. Any thing involving the movement of your arms is good.
What is a good combination of exercises to promote weight loss?
Aerobic exercise and weight lifting are the best combination for weight loss. Aerobic exercises such as running or biking burn a lot of calories over a short period of time. Weight lifting builds muscle mass which burns calories faster than fat.
How many carbs do you usually burn in a 1 hour weight lifting workout?
None. Weight lifting do not burn any carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are converted into glucose in the body which later is used as energy.
Is cardio or lifting a better exercise for losing fat?
Certain aspects of lifting weights require cardiovascular conditioning and muscular endurance, such as high-repetition squats and dead lifts. Being physically fit in terms of cardiovascular health will increase one's performance in these activities. In addition, muscles, simply through their presence, burn calories, which means that the more muscularly developed will have an easier time losing weight.
How do you increase arms size?
Weight lifting is one. If you have fat, you will need to burn that first before you can build on muscle. Any thing involving the movement of your arms is good.
