Aerobic exercise and insulin resistance

[Guest guest]

Some time ago Eddie (I think) asked about the difference between

aerobic-type training versus resistance-type training for insulin

sensitivity. Here is a new study that adds a data point to the

discussion.

Sophie E. Yeo; H. Coker. Aerobic exercise training versus the

aetiology of insulin resistance. European Journal of Sport Science,

Volume 8, Issue 1 January 2008: 3 - 14.

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes represents an epidemic disease that has become a

widespread healthcare problem throughout the world. The prevalence of

a sedentary lifestyle and excess caloric intake promotes the aetiology

of insulin resistance that results in the development of the metabolic

condition, Type 2 diabetes. Despite numerous investigations that have

demonstrated the positive influence of aerobic exercise training on a

reduction in the severity of insulin resistance, many of these

exercise programmes yield benefits that are only short-lived and

promote only modest reductions in the severity of the disease

aetiology. Therefore, the efficacy of exercise training as a

therapeutic intervention against the development of Type 2 diabetes

rests on its ability to normalize insulin resistance in the liver and

skeletal muscle using a progressive approach that combines the

beneficial influences of exercise training and weight loss.

http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article & issn=1746-1391 & volume=8 & issue=\

1 & spage=3

Regards

Krista -Dixon

Toronto, ON

kristascottdixon@...