The mission of muscle

Muscle requires more energy, which means building muscle can help the body burn fat. Strengthening exercises are an important part of a weight loss plan. For guidance on exercises to include in your strength training, contact your coach.

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One of the best ways to burn fat is to add muscle. Why? Because muscle uses your body's fuel to keep working.

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When you have more muscle, that muscle burns off fuel, which often comes in the form of fat. That's why strengthening exercises,

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like squats and push-ups are so important. Do those a couple of times a week, along with aerobic exercise. And it's a 1, 2 punch to belly fat.

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Now, you also have to eat well, by focusing on healthy and whole ingredients. A little extra muscle might be nice to show off

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in tank tops and bathing suits. But the super power of muscles lies in its ability to help your metabolism.

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You can't hide fat with more muscle. But you sure can burn fat with more muscle.