The Claim
In sedentary, overweight middle-aged men, structured aerobic exercise increases total physical activity energy expenditure without altering low-intensity nonprescribed activity.
What the research says
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In sedentary, overweight middle-aged men, structured aerobic exercise increases total energy burned through physical activity without changing low-intensity movements done outside of exercise.
See the scientific wording
In sedentary, overweight middle-aged men, structured aerobic exercise increases total physical activity energy expenditure without altering low-intensity nonprescribed activity, suggesting that compensatory changes occur in moderate-to-vigorous activity rather than spontaneous movement.
When a person does regular aerobic exercise, their body burns more fat, which causes fat cells to release less of a hormone called leptin. Lower leptin levels tell the brain that the body needs more energy, so the person feels hungrier and eats more. This extra food intake balances out the extra calories burned during exercise, so overall weight doesn't drop as much as expected.
What the research says
1 studyWhen overweight middle-aged men started doing planned workouts, they burned more energy overall — but they didn’t move less around the house or fidget less. The extra activity came from their workouts, not from changing their everyday small movements.
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