Athletes' burn more calories' even at rest
Athletes who have a good physical preparation burn more calories than those who do not exercise regularly even when they're resting, according to a study published by the academic journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
That's because, according to researchers from Yale University in Connecticut, USA, who go through intensive training of resistance have a muscle recover faster than those who do not have a good physical preparation even when they are exercising.
The researchers compared the levels of oxidation and synthesis of ATP (molecule responsible for storing energy in cells) in the calf muscles of long-distance runners and sedentary individuals during periods in which the two groups were at rest.
The result is that, while not producing more energy at times of rest, athletes burn more calories. According to the researchers, the study indicates that the muscles of athletes consistently convert more energy to heat than those of sedentary individuals.
The experiment with the participation of eight volunteers who do not exercise regularly and seven athletes. The comparison was made taking into account the age, weight and height of the participants.
The results also suggest that exercises have even more benefits against diabetes than was previously thought.
The intense aerobic training is capable of reversing insulin resistance, an important factor for the development of diabetes.
According to the researchers, the new research indicates that the decoupling of oxidation and production of ATP may represent another way in which the exercise increases the sensitivity to insulin and the burning of calories in excess.
That's because, according to researchers from Yale University in Connecticut, USA, who go through intensive training of resistance have a muscle recover faster than those who do not have a good physical preparation even when they are exercising.
The researchers compared the levels of oxidation and synthesis of ATP (molecule responsible for storing energy in cells) in the calf muscles of long-distance runners and sedentary individuals during periods in which the two groups were at rest.
The result is that, while not producing more energy at times of rest, athletes burn more calories. According to the researchers, the study indicates that the muscles of athletes consistently convert more energy to heat than those of sedentary individuals.
The experiment with the participation of eight volunteers who do not exercise regularly and seven athletes. The comparison was made taking into account the age, weight and height of the participants.
The results also suggest that exercises have even more benefits against diabetes than was previously thought.
The intense aerobic training is capable of reversing insulin resistance, an important factor for the development of diabetes.
According to the researchers, the new research indicates that the decoupling of oxidation and production of ATP may represent another way in which the exercise increases the sensitivity to insulin and the burning of calories in excess.
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