Send us a textYou've heard the age-old fitness mantra - burn 500 calories a day and you'll see results. But is it really that simple? Let me, Rob Maxwell, your trusted exercise physiologist and personal trainer, guide you through the facts and fallacies of this widespread belief. In this enlightening discussion, we dissect the science behind calorie burn, its relation to different types of workouts and the potential challenges in achieving the 500-calorie benchmark.Aiming for 500 calories may sound like a solid goal, but is it realistic for everyone? Does the type of workout - cardio or strength training - affect how many calories we burn? As we explore these questions, we'll discuss the importance of measuring your fitness progress, and why the numbers don't always reflect your feelings. We'll touch on the benefits of weight-bearing exercises and why strength training focuses more on the weights used in reps rather than the calories burned. Join me as we unravel the complexities of fitness metrics, and equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your workout routines.

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