Insidermedicine in 60 - January 28 2009

Description: From Scotland - According to research in BMC Endocrine Disorders, short bursts of exercise can improve metabolism. In a study of 16 sedentary men, researchers found that short bursts of high intensity exercise, such as riding an exercise bike four times a day in 30 second spurts twice a week, resulted in a 23% improvement in insulin sensitivity. It was concluded that tense muscle contractions during exercise enhance insulin's ability to clear glucose from the bloodstream From Washington ...