Research
Energy balance
Higher exercise energy expenditures are associated with progressive loss of body fat.
Increasing exercise intensity or duration may enhance fat loss.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
A progressive loss of body fat associated with higher exercise energy expenditures in both men and women.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a summary of published studies.
Source
The Effects of Exercise on Food Intake and Body Fatness: A Summary of Published Studies
Sonya J. Elder et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2007
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