Fat Burning Secrets

Many years ago, prior to becoming a chiropractor, I worked as a personal fitness trainer.  I had a number of clients that were under the impression that doing resistance training, such as lifting weights, only served to build strength and bulk.  Although resistance training will build strength, and can add bulk (primarily in men), it also speeds up the body’s ability to burn fat.  Muscle, otherwise known as lean body mass, needs to burn fuel in order to function.  Its primary fuel source is our body’s stored fat.  So think of it this way: the more muscle mass you have, the stronger your fat burning machine will be.  That’s right, your body will constantly burn more fat at all times, whether you’re exercising, resting, or even sleeping.