You would think that obese people would build more muscle when they walk, because they have more weight to haul, amirite?

+204 You would think that obese people would build more muscle when they walk, because they have more weight to haul, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

They don't walk as much, though. Therein lies the problem. But, yes, you're correct, if you're say, 40kg overweight, you lose weight quicker than someone 20kg overweight.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It's true. The more you weigh, the more calories you burn for the same effort.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I thought it was opposite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

(GiggityGoo22):Think of it this way. It's not really the same effort. The more heavy you are, the harder it is to excercise. The machines at my gym make you put in your weight if you want to know how many calories you're burning. Over the months, as I get thinner, I've been burning fewer calories, even though my workout has almost doubled in intensity.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Oh okay thanks.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

They do. Overweight people tend to be pretty strong!

by Anonymous 12 years ago

They do. When you gain weight, you gain about 1 pound of lean mass (muscle, bone) for every 4-6 pounds of fat mass.

by Anonymous 12 years ago