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Will 2.6 mile up hill running help burn fat faster?
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Absolutely-Depending: The primary controls of body weight: food choices & quantity. Most calories are burned in repairing & maintaining our body, not exercise per-se. See: nusi.Org. 1 lb fat = 6-12 hrs intense workout. Exercise & building muscle mass can impact body fat over time: the more effort/work you expend (best make it fun so more likely to continue) & what you do most of the time have the most impact.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Faster Than What?: Faster than not running uphill? Yes. Higher demands on your cardiovascular system (running uphill as opposed to running on a straight, no-incline course) mean greater use of muscles and, therefore, more calories burned.
Answered 12/21/2012
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