The best way to lose excess body fat is to gain more muscle.
Muscle tissue is your body’s main calorie burner. Because muscles metabolize calories at a higher rate, a pound of muscle burns three times more calories than a pound of fat.
When you build muscle, you burn calories even while you sleep. Other benefits include:
- Stronger bones for support
- More stable blood insulin levels
- Lower blood pressure
- Decreased risk of falls
- Helps build brain cells