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Physiology Friday #194: Exercise "Prehab" Prevents Muscle Loss during Inactivity

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Even for individuals who exercise a lot, the evidence would seem to indicate that moving throughout the day is important to maximize training adaptations. ” Details can be found at the end of the post!

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Physiology Friday #199: High-Intensity Interval Training Reduces Coronary Artery Plaque

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Exercise prevents and reverses cardiovascular disease, but whether high-intensity exercise training (HIIT) is safe and effective for adults after minimally invasive heart surgery is unknown.

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Physiology Friday #200: Higher Aerobic Fitness is Tied to Slower Biological Aging

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Physical fitness was measured using VO2 peak obtained during a maximal exercise test (the gold standard way to measure this outcome). However, body mass index (BMI) was not associated with biological age acceleration.

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Physiology Friday #206: Is Too Much Protein Damaging to Your Arteries?

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. The participants had an average age of 41, an average BMI in the ‘overweight’ category (28), and comprised 11 men and 12 women. What happens when protein intake is placed into the context of exercise?

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Physiology Friday #197: Do Morning Workouts Maximize the Cardiometabolic Benefits of Exercise?

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role. Any exercise is beneficial — regardless of the intensity, type, and duration.

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Physiology Friday #197: Do Morning Workouts Maximize the Cardiometabolic Benefits of Exercise?

Physiologically Speaking

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role. Any exercise is beneficial — regardless of the intensity, type, and duration.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health.