Re:Tim Ferriss Wants to Hack Your Body
by neworbit on Wednesday December 01, 2010 @04:54PM
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Sure, but how elevated can you expect it to be? (This is a serious question, I am not being snarky.) My vague understanding is that you get some level of metabolic boost from your body busily repairing itself, which is likely to be more true for weight work than cardio, but I don't actually know how much. Any good sources?
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Re:Tim Ferriss Wants to Hack Your Body
by joelhaus on Wednesday December 01, 2010 @05:39PM
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how elevated can you expect it to be
It's circumstantial; varying by specific workout intensity, fitness level/history, genetic predispositions, among other factors. In addition to the repair time, as muscle mass increases, your body generally consumes more energy (calories). Personally, I maintained my weight while eating considerably more (c. 35%) when I played sports.
more true for weight work - I'd be surprised if you are not correct.
This understanding reflects my experiences (although I'm sure direct evidence exists too) with training, academic courses and as a college athlete.