The Many Factors That Affect Caloric Expenditure  It’s
practically impossible to talk about exercise without the topic
of “calories” somehow coming up. Whether you’re trying to lose
weight by burning off excess calories or just trying to fuel
your activity by making sure you eat enough, being able to
accurately track your caloric expenditure can be a powerful
tool. Frustratingly, though, there are many highly personal
factors that can have a large impact on the actual amount of
calories your body uses during exercise. Understanding these
factors, and using that knowledge, can help you design the most
effective workout for your unique situation.  Fitness Level  If
you’ve ever worked hard to lose a large amount of weight, you
know the excitement that comes with that first rapid decrease at
the scale and the frustration that follows with the slowing of
progress as you get closer to your goal. One of the reasons that
this happens has to do with how your body adapts to exercise.
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