Mass General Proves Short Workouts Can Improve Metabolic Health
Mass General Proves Short Workouts Can Improve Metabolic Health
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December 27, 2020
A new study found that quick bursts of exercise, even as short as 12 minutes, can greatly improve metabolic health. Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) discovered that short workouts cause changes in the body’s metabolite levels. These markers indicate a person’s cardiovascular, cardiometabolic, and long-term health. The paper published in Circulation explains that just 12 minutes of intense cardio can impact more than 80% of circulating metabolites.
The paper went on to describe that this type of exercise can open pathways that boost a number of health markers. Their research highlights potential mechanisms that could help health experts more thoroughly understand how bursts of exercise impact metabolism.
Short Bursts of Exercise May Improve Metabolic Health
Akshay Naik
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A new study has revealed that regular exercise, in short bursts, can help lower risks of cardiovascular disease and mortality, by improving overall metabolic health.
While we know that regular exercise has numerous benefits, till date, researchers have not been able to fully understand the precise molecular mechanisms that explain the link between being physically active and maintaining better health.
Hence, for this study, the researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) wanted to look at the association between metabolites that are indicators of health and exercise. Metabolism describes the chemical reactions that take place in our bodies, while metabolites are known to either facilitate these reactions or are their end result.