human body facts, human body trivia, anatomy trivia, biology trivia1. For every pound of fat gained, you add seven miles of new blood vessels. New tissue needs blood supply, so your vascular system expands to accommodate it. This also means your heart must work harder to pump blood through the new network, which may reduce oxygenation and nutrient replenishment in other tissues. Lose a pound? Your body will break down and reabsorb the unneeded blood vessels from the previous tissue. 2. Muscle tissue is three times more efficient at burning calories than fat. This is why possessing more muscle should be a training goal for most people. More muscle = more calories burned = less fat = being more fit looking. Simple goals and simple math.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 17:46:18 +0000