The Best Exercise for Beating Insulin Resistance

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In this episode, we'll uncover how exercise can beat insulin resistance and boost your fertility. From the immediate effects of active muscles to the long-term benefits of improved insulin receptors and mitochondrial activity, we've got the juicy nuggets you need. We'll explore three main types of movement— aerobic, resistance, and high-intensity interval training—and discuss the most effective ways to reduce insulin resistance. Remember, it's all about consistency and finding what exercise brings you joy. So get ready to crush those sugar cravings, manage insulin resistance, and have some fun along the way.
TIMESTAMPS
00:27 Recap on "do you have insulin resistance (IR)?"
01:28 Five ways exercise deals with IR
03:38 The three main types of movement
04:23 The relative effectiveness of each type of movement at squashing IR
07:45 How long to exercise benefits last? i.e. how often do I need to move to manage my IR?
08:56 Some proven hacks to exercise consistently, my friend.
11:53 See you next time!

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