Strength Training

Strength training boosts resting metabolic rate by building lean muscle, which burns 6–7 calories per pound per day at rest. This muscle mass allows the body to incinerate 30% more calories during routine activities compared to a sedentary individual. Research indicates that a consistent program can elevate daily calorie expenditure by 100–200 calories, making it a more sustainable fat-loss tool than #1 HIIT for long-term metabolism. Heavy compound lifts like deadlifts or squats provide the highest return on investment.