How does lean body mass increase my metabolism?

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  1. National Academy of Sports Medicine
     
    National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:
    Lean body mass is more “metabolically active” than fat, meaning that muscle burns more calories at rest than fat.  Two individuals that are the same height and weight can have very different metabolic rates, based on their body composition.  Lean body mass is one factor that we can control in order to increase our metabolism and burn more calories!
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