Exercise harder to eat less
Research has shown that exercise does more than benefit your heart and soul. In fact, it can help you eat less! Find out how this phenomenon occurs in this video with Robin Miller, MD.
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You think that a hard workout would make them very hungry. In fact, the folks who did high or very high intensity sessions
consumed fewer calories than the other volunteers. [MUSIC PLAYING]
Hi, I'm Dr. Miller. Next time you exercise, I've got a tip that will motivate you to work a little bit harder. A vigorous workout may help control your appetite later on.
A recent study tested the effect of different types of workouts on appetite. Overweight volunteers were assigned to do a moderate intense or very intense
30-minute workout on a stationary bike. Then they were given a small meal. You'd think that a hard workout would make them very hungry.
In fact, the folks who did high or very high intensity sessions consumed fewer calories than the other volunteers.
The study participants who worked the hardest ate almost 200 fewer calories than volunteers who just rested. They also reported gobbling fewer calories the day
after a hard workout than they did after more moderate workouts. But you don't have to work out like an Olympian to get the appetite suppressing benefits of exercise.
On days when you're tempted to skip a workout, just remember that any exercise will help you eat less than you would if you just stayed on the couch.
I'm Dr. Miller. For more ways to shape up, check out all our smart tips.
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