Do you burn more calories when you're more fit?

jeannine71
jeannine71 Posts: 66 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Sounds like a silly, obvious question...but I've noticed that I'm burning more, doing the same workouts. So, am I working harder as I get stronger? For some reason, I expected to see more burn when I was out of shape because I'd have to work harder. Maybe it's a chicken or the egg kinda thing... Thoughts?

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  • kmeekhof
    kmeekhof Posts: 456 Member
    You SHOULD have to do more to burn the same amount.
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 777 Member
    If you're increasing your intensity (speed, incline, resistance etc.) because you're more fit, then yes,
  • CallieDerenthal
    CallieDerenthal Posts: 170 Member
    the more muscular you are, the more calories you require to maintain your weight... that's why it's usually a little easier for men to lose weight (they naturally have more muscle mass than women). it's also why most people suggest doing some type of strength training in addition to cardio.
  • amyhoss
    amyhoss Posts: 415 Member
    muscles burn more calories than fat, so yes, you do burn more calories when fit.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    You SHOULD have to do more to burn the same amount.
    ^^
  • MaryStregger
    MaryStregger Posts: 73 Member
    As you build more muscle it gets easier to push yourself during a workout. Also, the more in shape you get, the more efficient your cardio system gets and the easier it becomes to push yourself (for me, I know this is happening when I get sweatier, but my face no longer gets really, really red during a workout). Also, I think I just get used to working out, it no longer feels like such a chore, and I know the benefits of pushing really hard, so I do.
  • IMYarnCraz33
    IMYarnCraz33 Posts: 1,016 Member
    I don't know if this is what you mean, but...
    If 2 people are doing the same activity for the same length of time,
    the heavier person will burn more calories than the other person.

    source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/525626-does-a-heavier-person-use-more-calories-than-a-thin-person-while-exercising/
  • roblow65
    roblow65 Posts: 156 Member
    muscles burn more calories than fat, so yes, you do burn more calories when fit.


    I beg to differ.
    If 2 people are doing the same activity for the same length of time,
    the heavier person will burn more calories than the other person.

    source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/525626-does-a-heavier-person-use-more-calories-than-a-thin-person-while-exercising/

    I always heard the same, the more you weigh, the more you'll burn.
  • amyhoss
    amyhoss Posts: 415 Member
    I meant pound to pound, muscle burns more calories than fat
  • VRoseDuda
    VRoseDuda Posts: 129 Member
    You feed muscle...the more you have, usually the better metabolism. Fat is just stored ...well, fat. (energy)
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