Science Says This Workout Will Help You Make Better Food Choices

What’s your go-to workout? Do you like exercise sprints or interval training or do you prefer continuous exercise at a moderate intensity? If you’re like me, you may choose your exercise based on the type of work day you have ahead.

For example, morning meditation paired with yoga helps me on days that I have a ton of work and I need to de-stress. On days when I have a big project or a tight deadline, I go for a run to get in the zone and give myself an energy boost.

But I always exercise in the early hours of the day. And science confirms the health benefits of morning workouts.

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Along with getting your sweat on in the morning, new research says exercise sprints are effective for making smarter food choices throughout the day.
 
 

A Recent Study on Exercise Sprints, Interval Training, and Food Choices:

According to a recent study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, participants who incorporated exercise sprints into their workout routine were more likely to make healthier food choices post-workout.

The study included 40 physically inactive men and women who participated in either sprint-interval exercise (SIT) or moderate-intensity continuous exercise (jogging or riding a stationary bike).

Researchers examined the effect of SIT and psychological need: how exercise affected post-workout appetite and energy intake.
 

Here’s What They Found:

“Participants enjoyed the sprint-interval exercise more than the moderate-intensity continuous exercise, even though it required more exertion, and led to a higher heart rate and higher blood lactate,” said lead author Natalya Beer.

Even more interesting, the hunger hormone ghrelin was lower after the sprint interval exercise, she added. And the participants also ate less food in the supportive social environment.

While it’s challenging to exercise and make smart eating choices on a regular basis, this study shows that short exercise sprints will naturally help you in both areas.

Beer specifically recommends High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) compared to moderate-intensity continuous exercise such as jogging or riding a stationary bike.

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To experience maximum benefits and get the most out of your sprint interval training, try doing this workout in a supportive social environment. It makes it a more effective and enjoyable experience!
 
 

Eat Healthier by Incorporating Exercise Sprints and Interval Training in Your Workout Routine

High intensity interval training workouts are well-known for burning fat fast. Along with getting in great shape, research is now showing the dietary advantages of sprinting.

Want to kick it up a notch and experience even more benefits? Sprint with friends!

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