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Rachel Woods, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, University of Lincoln

The exercise paradox: why workouts aren’t great for weight loss but useful for maintaining a healthy body weight

Studies show exercise only has a modest effect on weight loss. Giuseppe Elio Cammarata/ Shutterstock

The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice though, this isn’t usually so easy or simple.

Alongside counting calories or eating smaller portions, many people add exercise into the equation when trying to lose weight to help tip the balance. Yet research shows that exercise may only have modest effects on weight loss.

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