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does muscle soreness mean extra calorie loss?

cupotee
cupotee Posts: 181 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So I was wondering, and this may be a stupid question, but you know how hard workouts make microscopic tears in your muscles? So lets say I burn 100 calories (according to mfp) "tearing" my muscles from strength training. The next day I'm sore all over and now my body needs energy to repair these muscles. Does that mean I'm using more energy in addition to the 100 cals? Or does the caloric burn account for tearing + repairing?

Thanks :)

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  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    Never heard or read about it. Sorry. You never know though. Maybe? Just do some research. :) Even then, we'll never know for sure. Our bodies are unbelievably complex. It makes sense to me, but whether it does or not makes no difference in my day. It'd be a bonus that I'll take for granted.
  • kylakesgal
    kylakesgal Posts: 952 Member
    I doubt it but it sounds really good especially since I stay sore a lot!! Curious on what everyone else says:) Good luck to you.
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