Many people try to blame their excess flab on a slow metabolism. While it's true that metabolism does affect calorie burn rate and fat storage, lifestyle habits often dictate health and weight, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The majority of calories an individual burns in a day while at rest - or their basal metabolic rate (BMR) - depends on body composition, gender and age. While gender and age can't be changed, the medical resource reports that increasing muscle mass is a great way to keep your BMR high.
An article in Men's Health reports that about 60 to 75 percent of calories burned in a day rely on the BMR. An estimated 10 percent of energy is spent digesting food, while only about 15 to 30 percent is burned with physical activity.
This means that hitting the gym and lifting weights is important to gain the end result - muscle mass - but it doesn't actually do much in terms of burning fat. The good news is that the more muscle you gain, the more fat you'll burn.
The article states that weight training is the ultimate way to get a lean physique, since a single session can boost your metabolism for up to 39 hours after your workout.
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