Rahul exercises regularly by visiting a gymnasium. Of late he is gaining weight. What could be the reason? Choose the correct answer and elaborate.
(a) Rahul has gained weight due to the accumulation of fats in the body.
(b) Rahul has gained weight due to increased muscle and less fat.
(c) Rohit has gained weight because his muscle shape has improved.
(d) Rohit has gained weight because water is stored in his body.
The answer is option (c).
When someone starts rigorous exercise, he builds up muscles. It is true that fat is burnt during exercise but the rate of muscle building up may be more than the rate of burning of fat. This is why Rohit has gained weight.