1. What is Skeletal Muscle

Skeletal muscle is a type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones by tendons and is responsible for voluntary movements of the body. These muscles play a crucial role in activities like walking, running, lifting, and other physical movements.

2. What is Adipose Tissue

Adipose tissue, also known as body fat, is a specialized connective tissue responsible for storing energy, regulating body temperature, protecting organs, and producing hormones.

3. Muscle vs. Fat

When your skeletal muscle tissue shrinks, it doesn’t transform into fat since skeletal muscle and adipose fat are completely different. However, when you stop weight training, your muscles may atrophy, and as a result may lead to a reduced calorie expenditure and a potential decrease in metabolism, which, over time, may contribute to an increase in body fat.