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Lifting Weights Boosts Your Metabolism—Burn Calories Even While You Sleep

Lifting Weights Boosts Your Metabolism—Burn Calories Even While You Sleep

Update: 2025-06-27
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Think cardio is the only way to burn calories? Think again. In this episode, we’re diving into the real reason strength training is one of the most effective tools for fat loss and energy: it boosts your metabolism—and keeps your body burning calories long after the workout ends.

You’ll learn:

  • How lifting weights increases your resting metabolic rate

  • Why building muscle helps you burn more calories even while you sleep

  • The science behind the “afterburn effect” and how to take advantage of it

  • How to get started with simple, time-efficient strength workouts

If your goal is to burn fat, have more energy, and train smarter—not longer—this episode is your game-changer.

Challenge: Add two strength training sessions this week and pay attention to how your body responds.

Need a simple plan to help you build strength and boost your metabolism? Grab my ebook and follow me on Instagram @bustostraining for quick workouts and tips that fit your schedule.

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Lifting Weights Boosts Your Metabolism—Burn Calories Even While You Sleep

Lifting Weights Boosts Your Metabolism—Burn Calories Even While You Sleep

Andrew Bustos