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Does aerobic exercise burn muscle tissue?

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Although your metabolism burns calories when you train, it doesn't appear to do so randomly. The majority of the calories you burn during cardio training come in the form of fat, while the rest are made up of carbohydrates. read more

Although aerobic exercise does not build muscle to the same degree as anaerobic exercise, it does not burn muscle. Instead, aerobic training burns calories, improves endurance, reduces stress and boosts your mood, along with a host of other health benefits. read more

During aerobic activity, one keeps your HR below lactic threshold, and therefore energy can be converted from fat as a primary source + glucose, As effort levels increase (HR increases) body requires more oxygen for energy. read more

So, according to Parillo, aerobics can actually enhance recovery from weight training and increase muscular growth by developing the circulatory pathways that provide nourishment to the muscles. Cardiovascular training is important for fat burning, for good health and for muscle-building. read more

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