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The exercise paradox,^[1] also known as the workout paradox,^[2] refers to the finding that physical activity, while essential for maintaining overall health, does not necessarily lead to significant weight loss or increased calorie expenditure.^[3] This paradox challenges the common belief that more exercise equates to more calories burned and consequently, more weight loss.^[4]

^ Pontzer, Herman (1 February 2017). "The Exercise Paradox". Scientific American. 316 (2): 26–31. Bibcode:2017SciAm.316b..26P. doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0217-26. PMID 28118335. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
^ Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell (16 July 2024). We Need to Rethink Exercise – The Workout Paradox. Retrieved 20 July 2024 – via YouTube.
^ Burrell, Teal. "Why doing more exercise won't help you burn more calories". New Scientist. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
^ "How exercising doesn't mean you burn calories". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 20 July 2024.

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