Aerobic Activity
According to new research by University College London and Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, aerobic exercise is better at suppressing appetite than non-aerobic exercise. Cardio workouts increase levels of peptide YY (an appetite-curbing hormone) and decrease ghrelin (a hormone that stimulate appetite). Weightlifting only affects ghrelin, so its impact on hunger is less pronounced. No matter which aerobic activity you choose, be sure that you work within your optimal heart rate zone. If you’re not using a heart monitor, know that you should be able to carry on a conversation during aerobic conditioning- but not easily.
If you have further questions about how aerobic activity can improve your overall health, please feel free to call our Mississauga chiropractor- Dr. Ongko, at 905-804-8657.
June 16th, 2009