How exercise shapes post workout food intake

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 February How exercise shapes post workout food intake How exercise shapes post workout food intake 27/02/2020 | 1 MIN People who incorporate sprints into their exercise may be more likely to make healthier food choices after their workout, according to a new study by LIT and James Cook University. The researchers studied 40 physically inactive men and women who took part in either sprint-interval exercise (short sprints separated by low-intensity breaks) or moderate-intensity continuous exercise across two cycling sessions, with each session matched for total work. Lead author Natalya Beer said while exercising, participants either experienced a friendly, motivationally supportive social environment, or a no-support social environment. ΓÇ£What we found was that the participants enjoyed the sprint-interval exercise more than the moderate-intensity continuous exercise, even though it required more exertion, and led to a higher heart rate and higher blood lactate,ΓÇ¥ Ms Beer said. Importantly, a key hormone related to hunger ΓÇô ghrelin ΓÇô was

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 February How exercise shapes post workout food intake How exercise shapes post workout food intake 27/02/2020 | 1 MIN People who incorporate sprints into their exercise may be more likely to make healthier food choices after their workout, according to a new study by LIT and James Cook University.

The researchers studied 40 physically inactive men and women who took part in either sprint-interval exercise (short sprints separated by low-intensity breaks) or moderate-intensity continuous exercise across two cycling sessions, with each session matched for total work.

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