The Dr. Shannon Show

#181: Does strength training make you leaner?

Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Does strength training help with fat loss? It's not about how many calories or fat you burn during the workout - it's about the muscle that you build because of the workout. Dr. Shannon explains how muscle affects your metabolism, glucose usage, hormones, and more.

Study referenced linked here

0:00: Introduction
1:00: Does strength training burn fat?
4:10: Does having more muscle make you leaner?
6:06: How does muscle effect hormones?
10:36: How does strength training play a role when you're in a calorie deficit?   
11:50: Summary

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