Does lifting weights burn fat??

[W8 Lifter 81]

When u workout (lift weights) do u burn fat? Is it possible to lose fat while gaining muscle?

Thanks all replies/comments.

[high_standards]

you burn mainly carbs, but when u lift high intensity with low rest times (30 seconds) you burn more fat than carb, yes you can lose fat and gain muscle at the same time - anyone who says otherwise has a large lack of knowledge and experience.

[Vipersg123]

well somewhat yes... you are working and raising your heartrate so you are burning calories, increasing metabolism as well... but chances are unless you have outside sources aiding in fat loss, being in a calorie deficient state is how you lose fat and being in a calorie surplus is how you gain fat and muscle.

[BB.comForums=LOL]

When u workout (lift weights) do u burn fat? Is it possible to lose fat while gaining muscle?

Thanks all replies/comments.

It burns calories, but not enough to make the slightest difference. Don't bother

yes you can lose fat and gain muscle at the same time - anyone who says otherwise has a large lack of knowledge and experience.

You can't maximize both at the same time

[Vipersg123]

Im pretty sure higher intensity will burn more carbs that fat actually... maybe I am incorrent as far as weight training goes, but i do know that lower insensity training will burn more fats and higher intensity will burn more carbs.

[Spuddy]

fat doesnt burn fat, muscle does. the more muscle you have, the more fat you will physically be able to burn. so, put on some muscle, do some jogging, and watch the fat melt away

[Vipersg123]

fat doesnt burn fat, muscle does. the more muscle you have, the more fat you will physically be able to burn. so, put on some muscle, do some jogging, and watch the fat melt away

exactly, this is really the main benefit weight training has towards fat loss, because muscle mass is one of the main things that controls the amount of calories we expend.

[Fallen_Horse]

Movement burns fat. Are you moving when you are lifting? Of course, so you are burning fat.

Not saying how much, but ANY activity will cause fat burn...

[braindx]

When you are lifting, you are depleting your glycogen and phosphocreatine reserves to fuel ATP to utilize your muscles. Once glycogen reserves are depleted, your body will start metabolizing fat while working through B-oxidation to the citric acid cycle pathways to generate ATP. When doing cardio, this only happens after 25-30+ minutes or so which means unless you are lifting constantly for that amount of time (which you won't be), then you won't be burning any fat during a workout.

The upside of working out is that you will gain muscle which DOES burn extra calories that will help you metabolize fat. Similarly, working out will also increase your metabolism which will also help you burn fat. Therefore, workout out will not help you burn fat directly but moreso indirectly.