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Does exercise increase the storage of glycogen and fat?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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Exercise: leads to fat oxidation("burning") but that amount is very dependent on the intensity, duration and type and individual fitness level. In terms of glycogen storage, because exercise depletes glycogen stores, it also does lead to increased glycogen storage post exercise.

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Answered 4/30/2019

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