Runners were given either a high glycemic or a low glycemic meal 3 hours prior to running. When the runners received the low glycemic meal they experienced better endurance and greater fat oxidation rates. Abstract
Weight training improves fat metabolism by upregulating adipose tissue lipolysis and whole body fat oxidation. While aerobic exercise burns fat primarily during exercise, anaerobic work burns fat primarily in the interval following the workout. Abstract
Low carbohydrate ketogenic diets may be easier to follow than low fat diets. Those on the low carbohydrate ketogenic diet experienced less hunger and better mood than those following a low fat diet. Those on the low fat diet had…
A low calorie diet produced significant weight loss and improved the fatty acid profile of skeletal muscle lipids. The intramuscular lipids became more unsaturated, this should result in improved insulin sensitivity. The participants followed a low calorie diet, but there…