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Does Muscle Really Turn Into Fat?
Learn what really happens to your body when you take a long break from going to the gym.
HealthStylz Editors
· 2 min read
The short version
- Muscle never turns into fat.
- Muscle and fat are different.
- Breaks just lead to changes.
Based on reporting by The Guardian Health and Wellbeing. We explain it in plain words; read the original for the full story.
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Hello friend. Life gets busy, and taking a break from the gym happens to many of us. You might wonder if your hard work is turning into fat.
What's new
Experts share that muscle does not turn into fat when you stop working out. Muscle and fat are distinct tissues. There is no known process in the body that makes one turn into the other.
What it means for you
If you take a break from the gym, you may lose muscle and gain fat. Even if your muscles feel soft or less toned, they are not changing into fat cells.
One small thing to try
Take a gentle walk around your block today to help your body feel good.