Weekly “Biggest Loser: Body Composition Competition” Wellness Tip

Enjoy your weekly “Biggest Loser: Body Composition Competition” Wellness Tip:

• Increase lean muscle mass to boost metabolism.

• Increasing the amount of lean muscle mass helps you burn more calories at rest. It raises your resting metabolic rate so you burn more calories throughout the day.

• Having more muscle mass also increases the amount of calories you burn when exercising.

• To increase lean muscle mass focus on the major muscle groups such as the Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi and Trapezius.

• Large muscle groups will have a greater impact on your metabolism.

• Strength training exercises will help increase lean muscle mass.


Wes Adams Ph. D.

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

210.486.5306

wadams14@alamo. edu