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Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell (2013 – ...)

2013 • 13 seasons • Animation, Documentary • TV-G
On September 23, 2026
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Season 12

Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell · S12E13 — We Need to Rethink Exercise (Updated Version)

Sep 12, 2024 · 13 min

Synopsis

The common belief that exercise is the primary driver of weight loss is a misconception. In reality, physical activity has a minimal impact on your daily caloric expenditure. This leads us to a curious paradox: the complexities of how the body processes calories and often undermines our attempts to burn them. Let's explore the science behind this phenomenon – how our bodies truly manage energy and sometimes work against our fitness goals.