April 18, 2021
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Fit and healthy females tend to burn more fat when they exercise than men, according to new research. And people who are able to burn fat as fuel are protected against future weight gain, reports a team of British sport nutritionists. The two studies by the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise & Metabolism at the University of Bath analysed factors that influence individuals’ capacity to burn body fat when undertaking endurance sports.
The way the body burns fat is important for good metabolic health, insulin sensitivity and reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For endurance sport competitions, such as running or cycling, the way the body burns fat can make the difference between success and failure.
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Endurance athletes burn fat faster for energy, and women are better at it than men, according to recent research based on two studies. The reason may be related to the fact that women tend to have a greater reliance on fat as a fuel source, which could give them a metabolic advantage.
Long runs tend to deplete your glycogen stores, and if your body is able to burn fat for energy better, it can help minimize the impact.
Here’s more proof that regular exercise makes your body’s processes more efficient: Endurance athletes burn fat faster, and women are better at it than men, according to recent research based on two studies.
The Fitter You Are, the Faster Your Body Can Burn Fat for Energy msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Women who are fit and healthy tend to burn more fat when they exercise
Females who are fit and healthy tend to burn more fat when they exercise than men, according to new research from a team of sports nutritionists.
The research, comprising two new studies from academics led by the University of Bath s Centre for Nutrition, Exercise & Metabolism, analysed the factors that most influenced individuals capacity to burn body fat when undertaking endurance sports.
How the body burns fat is important to all of us for good metabolic health, insulin sensitivity and in reducing the risk of developing Type II diabetes. But, for endurance sport competitions, such as running or cycling, how the body burns fat can make the difference between success and failure.