A member asked:

How much does regular intense physical activity contribute to weight gain? i practice with weights 3-4 times/week and wish to gain weight.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Jeffrey Satinover answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

To healthy gain: Exercise by itself burns calories. If one's calorie intake stayed the same as when sedentary, one might well lose weight. But with a healthy diet, exercise, especially with weights, converts the food into healthy weight--muscle mass, not fat. It's the best way to go!

Answered 3/12/2013

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more