Will an athlete who runs for an hour at moderate pace and is not tired at the end burn more calories than an out of shape person who runs for an hour a way shorter distance but is exhausted at the end?
Assuming both have the same weight and such
What I want to know basically is if your body gets stronger will it need less energy to perform the same amount of work?
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Effort and results vary depending on the machine doing the work. Think of it in terms of cars. An older car that’s not been taken care of will struggle to perform even moderately and consume much fuel doing so. A newer, well maintained car will out perform most older vehicles without consuming as much fuel.
The human machine is the same. Out of shape, older and obese people tax their bodies far more than younger, in shape people while performing the same task. Yes, like cars, age matters for us too… old man sigh. You will burn more calories because you’re less efficient. You will also struggle to maintain that level of effort. Strength and stamina are the signs of a well maintained machine. Strength is a result of the work being done. Stamina is your bodies efficiency which it develops as it becomes acclimated to the work.
I hope this helps.
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