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044: Does Muscle REALLY Weigh More than Fat?

Nov 23, 202215 min
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It's a constant conversation in gyms, among people trying to lose weight, starting a weight training program. The scale isn't moving, and you chalk it up to "Well, Muscle Weighs More than Fat"... Is this really true? Does a lb. of bricks weigh more than a lb. of feathers? Nope. Does a lb. of muscle weigh more than a lb. of fat. Nope, both weigh a lb. BUT, is muscle more dense per volume, absolutely. And that is what people mean. It is semantics. So, they are not Wrong, but it is a little more complicated. And, the scale is a terrible measure of progress regardless. And I am going to tell you why. Tune in and learn more. Episode Take-Aways Does Muscle Weigh More? What Does the Scale Neglect? What about BMI, is it BS? How to Really Track Body Composition.
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