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Endurance athletes burn fat faster for energy, and women are better at it than men, according to recent research based on two studies.
The reason may be related to the fact that women tend to have a greater reliance on fat as a fuel source, which could give them a metabolic advantage.
Long runs tend to deplete your glycogen stores, and if your body is able to burn fat for energy better, it can help minimize the impact.
Here’s more proof that regular exercise makes your body’s processes more efficient: Endurance athletes burn fat faster, and women are better at it than men, according to recent research based on two studies.