Muscle and fat weigh the same in pounds. The key difference is not in weight, but in density. Muscle is denser than fat, taking up less space in a body. A very muscular person will therefore look ...

If you've ever started a workout plan only to find the scale doesn’t budge, you're not alone. Both cardio exercise and resistance training can build muscle and reduce fat, so just because the number ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. It’s a common misconception that muscle weighs more than fat. In reality, muscle weight vs. fat weight is exactly the same — a pound ...