The health benefits of daily exercise seem to be very well defined. Yet it’s clear from current research that we still don’t have a complete understanding of how the human body positively adapts to exercise. This talk by Prof David James offers an insight into the complex nature of the interactions between exercise and human […]
insulin sensitivity
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