#Exercise and #Energy Expenditure: Debunking Myths

For years, it’s been widely accepted that exercise plays a crucial role in weight loss. It increases metabolism and helps burn calories. Nevertheless, recent discussions, including those popularized by evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer, have questioned this view. Pontzer’s hypothesis gained traction in his 2021 book Burn. It suggests that humans burn calories within a narrow range of about 3,000 calories a day. This occurs regardless of physical activity levels. But is this theory truly backed by evidence?

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