Assertion
Running on a treadmill burns approximately 9.5 calories per minute with a significant percentage coming from fat.
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Explained
This assertion is made in the context of comparing different forms of exercise for their effectiveness in burning calories and fat. Running on a treadmill is highlighted as a benchmark for fat loss due to its high caloric expenditure and significant fat oxidation. This is crucial for understanding the baseline effectiveness of different exercises in achieving fat loss.
Context for Assertion
The context is about comparing exercises for fat loss and caloric expenditure.
Concepts for Assertion
Tags
fitness
exercise
fat loss
Evidence for Assertion
Why relevant:
Why true:The study found that running on a treadmill burns approximately 9.5 calories per minute, supporting the assertion.
How it is true:The study conducted an experiment to measure caloric expenditure during different exercises.
ELI5
- The study tested the caloric expenditure of different exercises.
- They found that running on a treadmill burns a significant amount of calories.
- This means that running on a treadmill is an effective way to lose fat.
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Study Type:Human Study
DOI:N/a
Experimental Study
Human
n=23
p≤0.05
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Publication 03/01/2013