3. Overestimating how many calories you burn during exercise
Many people believe that exercise “supercharges” their metabolism. Though exercise increases metabolic rate somewhat, it may be less than you think.
Studies show that people with moderate weight and overweight both tend to overestimate the number of calories they burn during exercise, often by a significant amount.
People may also overestimate their exercise levels. In one study, 29.1% of participants reported higher physical activity levels than they actually had .
Exercise is still crucial for overall health and can help you lose weight. It’s good to understand how much exercise you’re getting and the number of calories it burns.
