Exercise does more than simply burn calories. For those who tend to pack on the pounds with ease, exercise can actually thwart the body’s tendency to gain weight.
Scientists discovered a link between a certain “fat” gene and obesity. Those who carry the gene have a greater tendency for weight gain and obesity.
Researchers studied the daily activities of 700 people with this gene. Amazingly, the subjects with high levels of physical activity – equal to one hour of brisk running every day – did not gain weight as expected.
The findings showed that exercise thwarts the gene’s weight-gaining effects. So even those who have the gene and are “genetically disposed” to being overweight, can do something about it. Exercise!
Future studies hope to uncover a way to treat obesity in people based on their genetic makeup. But for now, make it your goal to exercise vigorously one hour every day.
Scientists discovered a link between a certain “fat” gene and obesity. Those who carry the gene have a greater tendency for weight gain and obesity.
Researchers studied the daily activities of 700 people with this gene. Amazingly, the subjects with high levels of physical activity – equal to one hour of brisk running every day – did not gain weight as expected.
The findings showed that exercise thwarts the gene’s weight-gaining effects. So even those who have the gene and are “genetically disposed” to being overweight, can do something about it. Exercise!
Future studies hope to uncover a way to treat obesity in people based on their genetic makeup. But for now, make it your goal to exercise vigorously one hour every day.
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