The Heart Rate Health Program

Good news! More evidence that the HRH Program produces better fat burning results.  Researchers at the University of Tokyo studied whether taking a 20-minute break between 30 minute exercise bouts produced greater fat burning.  The study results showed, beyond a doubt, that taking breaks increases fat metabolism. 

In the HRH Program, I explain why this happens, as well as why the assertion that slower exercise is better overall for burning fat.  The reason is the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS).  When the PNS is engaged, free fatty acids are increased in the bloodstream.  More free fatty acids in the bloodstream during exercise means burning more fat. 

The study showed that taking a break also increases fat concentrations in the bloodstream, and when these are utilized by moderate exercise, the natural result is more burning more fat. 

In addition to the increased fat metabolism, the exercise with breaks “showed significantly lower values of insulin and glucose.”  For people suffering from insulin resistance and pre-diabetes, that’s hugely important.  Indeed, producing less insulin and glucose means you’re not putting pressure on your liver to overperform.     

So, if you haven’t done so already, check out more fat burning tips in the HRH Program e-book.  It’s nice to read about evidence, it’s better to be the evidence.

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