Calories burned

Articles tagged with calories burned cover how energy expenditure works, how many calories different workouts and daily activities burn, and what factors (like body weight, muscle mass, and intensity) change the numbers. Understanding calories burned helps men dial in fat loss, performance, and recovery without under-eating or overtraining.

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Does lifting weights burn fat? The science-backed answer for men who want visible results

Does lifting weights burn fat? The science-backed answer for men who want visible results

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Jan 05, 2026 · 9 min read

Lifting weights can support fat loss by building and preserving muscle, which helps maintain a higher resting metabolic rate and improves body composition over weeks and months. Here’s how to set up your training and tracking so the mirror changes even when your workout isn’t “burning fat” in the moment. “If you’re asking ‘does lifting ...

Metabolic confusion diet: Can calorie cycling help men lose fat without stalling?

Metabolic confusion diet: Can calorie cycling help men lose fat without stalling?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 14, 2025 · 12 min read

When weekly calories (and protein) are matched, calorie cycling (“metabolic confusion”) tends to produce fat loss similar to a steady daily deficit, but higher-calorie days may improve adherence and help manage diet fatigue tied to adaptive thermogenesis (a drop in resting metabolic rate during prolonged dieting). Here’s how to structure high- and low-calorie days so ...

Does testosterone increase metabolism in men?

Does testosterone increase metabolism in men?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 09, 2025 · 12 min read

In men with confirmed testosterone deficiency, testosterone replacement can modestly increase metabolic rate over 6–12 months, largely by adding lean muscle (which raises basal metabolic rate) and reducing visceral fat. The biggest payoff shows up when strength training, protein intake, and sleep are dialed in—and men with normal levels usually see little metabolic benefit while ...

The metabolic truth: How many calories does masturbation actually burn?

The metabolic truth: How many calories does masturbation actually burn?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 07, 2025 · 13 min read

Most men burn roughly 15–40 kilocalories during a 10–15 minute masturbation session (about 2–3 METs, closer to slow walking than a workout). That small burn can still affect stress and sleep, so here’s what the research shows and how to think about it in a male-focused fat-loss plan. “Masturbation is normal, healthy sexual behavior for ...

What do elliptical trainers do for your physique and longevity?

What do elliptical trainers do for your physique and longevity?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 07, 2025 · 13 min read

Elliptical trainers are more than a backup plan when every treadmill is taken. Here is what they actually do to your muscles, joints, heart, and hormones, and how men can use them for real results. “When guys ask me what do elliptical trainers do, they usually underestimate them. Used with real intent and proper form, ...

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