Transcript Metabolic Benefits of Physical Activity

Metabolic Benefits of
Physical Activity
Richard P. Troiano, Ph.D.
Second Forum on NCD Prevention and Healthy
Lifestyles Promotion
«For Healthy Life»
Prevention and Chronic Effects
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2.5 hours/week of moderate to vigorous physical
activity helps prevent T2DM onset in high risk
individuals A/A
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Resistance exercise increases muscle mass A/
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Aerobic and resistance training improve insulin action,
glucose control, fat oxidation and storage in muscle B/
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Activity increases cardiovascular fitness, which
reduces all-cause and CVD mortality C/
Acute Effects
• Increased glucose uptake into active muscle, which is
not impaired by insulin-resistance A/
• Physical activity can improve systemic insulin action for
2-72 hours post-exercise A/
• Low risk of hypoglycemia with moderate intensity PA in
those not using insulin or secretagogues C/
• Acute effects of resistance exercise in persons with
impaired fasting glucose lead to lower fasting glucose
for at least 24 hours. C/
• Combo of aerobic and resistance exercise more
effective than either alone B/
Source
Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes. Joint Position
Statement of American College of Sports
Medicine and American Diabetes Association
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
2010: 42(12); 2282-2303.