When you work out a muscle, like your chest or arms, does that muscle burn fat around / on it?
B bloc 0 Jul 30, 2005 #1 When you work out a muscle, like your chest or arms, does that muscle burn fat around / on it?
I Incitatus 0 Jul 30, 2005 #2 no it doesn't, muscles derive their energy from the bloodstream not from the surrounding fat. feel free to correct me anyone if I'm wrong on this one.
no it doesn't, muscles derive their energy from the bloodstream not from the surrounding fat. feel free to correct me anyone if I'm wrong on this one.
F Fil 0 Jul 31, 2005 #3 Incitatus, you're exactly right. The areas from which your body releases fat for energy is related to genetics and hormones, and is independent of which muscle you're working.
Incitatus, you're exactly right. The areas from which your body releases fat for energy is related to genetics and hormones, and is independent of which muscle you're working.
