Physical Fitness

The metabolic health effects of HIIT exercise

Physical Fitness

The metabolic health effects of HIIT exercise

HIIT-style exercise—short bursts of intense work followed by rest—has unique benefits, including for your metabolic health.

Ashley Mateo

June 24, 2022

7 min read

Dominic D'Agostino, PhD

7 min read

New research sheds light on metabolites, exercise, and Type 2 diabetes risk

Physical Fitness

New research sheds light on metabolites, exercise, and Type 2 diabetes risk

A recent study shows that increased exercise improves metabolic markers and takes a broad look at the molecules impacted by physical activity

Colleen Gulick, PhD

June 6, 2022

7 min read

Matthew Laye, PhD

7 min read

New research finds exercise time of day matters for metabolism

Physical Fitness

New research finds exercise time of day matters for metabolism

Exercise and circadian rhythms are two powerful factors that alter the metabolism of most body tissues. This mouse study mapped those effects.

Matthew Laye, PhD

May 17, 2022

Ultra-runner Mike McKnight just ran 118 miles completely fasted

Physical Fitness

Ultra-runner Mike McKnight just ran 118 miles completely fasted

He did the full 24-hour run on zero calories—and wearing a CGM taught him an important lesson on fueling for races.

Jessica Migala

May 2, 2022

6 min read

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New study finds more exercise benefits high-risk prediabetes patients

Physical Fitness

New study finds more exercise benefits high-risk prediabetes patients

Diet and exercise help prevent prediabetes from becoming diabetes. This study doubled exercise in patients most at risk and got even better outcomes.

Matthew Laye, PhD

April 13, 2022

New research asks why some stressors, like exercise, make us stronger

Physical Fitness

New research asks why some stressors, like exercise, make us stronger

This mouse study looks at how some oxidative stress created by a particular enzyme is critical for the positive effects of exercise on metabolic health and performance.

Matthew Laye, PhD

March 2, 2022

6 min read

6 min read

Walking after a meal: the simplest habit for stable blood sugar

Physical Fitness

Walking after a meal: the simplest habit for stable blood sugar

Taking a post-meal walk can help stabilize blood sugar and give you more energy. New research explores when and how to walk for best results.

Jennifer Chesak

September 20, 2021

7 min read

7 min read

No, too much exercise doesn’t likely damage metabolic health

Physical Fitness

No, too much exercise doesn’t likely damage metabolic health

A scientist takes a careful look at a much-publicized study about HIIT exercise and metabolic health and finds very little real-world concern

Matthew Laye, PhD

September 12, 2021

9 min read

9 min read

Research shows why you should exercise after breakfast

Physical Fitness

Research shows why you should exercise after breakfast

We asked a metabolic health researcher to break down a new paper on the effect of exercise after breakfast in reducing blood sugar

Matthew Laye, PhD

August 26, 2021

6 min read

6 min read

What CGM taught Dan McGlinn about fueling for his first ultra-marathon

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What CGM taught Dan McGlinn about fueling for his first ultra-marathon

By matching his data with how he felt, Dan found that stable blood sugar while running could push him farther than he thought possible

Dan McGlinn

July 12, 2021

7 min read

7 min read

CGM helped Sara Salter Beemer stop carb-loading and enjoy fat again

Personal Stories

CGM helped Sara Salter Beemer stop carb-loading and enjoy fat again

The former fitness competitor just turned 40, stopped competing and completely revamped the way she eats. She's never felt better.

Jessica Migala

June 29, 2021

3 min read

3 min read

New study shows immediate and lasting benefits to that post-meal walk

Physical Fitness

New study shows immediate and lasting benefits to that post-meal walk

A study of people without diabetes found even moderate exercise after eating lowered both glucose and insulin.

A.M. Hammond

June 11, 2021

3 min read

3 min read

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Optimize your exercise performance by tracking glucose

Physical Fitness

Optimize your exercise performance by tracking glucose

Exercise, glucose, and metabolic flexibility: how monitoring glucose levels with CGM can help you improve fueling, endurance, performance, and recovery.

Casey Means, MD

January 7, 2020

7 min read

7 min read

Walking after a meal: the simplest habit for stable blood sugar

Physical Fitness

Walking after a meal: the simplest habit for stable blood sugar

Taking a post-meal walk can help stabilize blood sugar and give you more energy. New research explores when and how to walk for best results.

Jennifer Chesak

September 20, 2021

7 min read

7 min read

How metabolic health affects your joints

Physical Fitness

How metabolic health affects your joints

Diet and lifestyle matter more to your joints than you might think. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks explains the link and what you can do about it.

Dr. Howard Luks

January 14, 2021

5 min read

5 min read

Research shows why you should exercise after breakfast

Physical Fitness

Research shows why you should exercise after breakfast

We asked a metabolic health researcher to break down a new paper on the effect of exercise after breakfast in reducing blood sugar

Matthew Laye, PhD

August 26, 2021

6 min read

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