Gradual (and not-so-gradual) weight gain over the years is not a function of age itself, but a result of the loss of muscle mass. People use age as an excuse to gradually stop moving, becoming more and more inert: they adopt a more sedentary lifestyle, so their muscles deteriorate, their metabolism decreases and they accumulate […]
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Episode 3: The benefits of HIIT exercise with Prof. Martin Gibala
What is the metabolism behind High Intensity interval Training (HIIT)? Is HIIT beneficial for diabetic population? Is HIIT a training for all ages? These are just few of the questions that Dr Richard Mackenzie asked to Professor Martin Gibala, an expert in this field. Listen the podcast to know more about the benefits of intense […]
The link between exercise, insulin sensitivity and type 2 diabetes – useful links:
Physical Activity/Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/29/6/1433.full Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/33/12/e147.full Acute hypoxia and exercise improve insulin sensitivity (SI2*) in individuals with type 2 diabetes http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/dmrr.1156/full AMPK and Exercise: Glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity https://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.4093/dmj.2013.37.1.1