The Claim

A single session of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise at 70% age-predicted heart rate for one hour improves insulin sensitivity by approximately 22% in sedentary overweight adults the following morning, resulting in insulin sensitivity levels comparable to those of regular exercisers.

Source: Acute exercise ameliorates differences in insulin resistance between physically active and sedentary overweight adults

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

One hour of moderate aerobic exercise, performed at 70% of maximum heart rate, increases insulin sensitivity by about 22% in sedentary overweight adults by the next morning, matching the insulin sensitivity levels seen in people who exercise regularly.

See the scientific wording

A single session of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (1 hour at 70% age-predicted heart rate) improves insulin sensitivity by approximately 22% in sedentary overweight adults the following morning, bringing their insulin sensitivity to levels comparable to those of regular exercisers.

Why this might work

A single workout lowers a inflammatory chemical in the blood, which allows muscle and fat cells to respond better to insulin, pulling more sugar out of the blood and improving how the body uses it the next day.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Acute exercise ameliorates differences in insulin resistance between physically active and sedentary overweight adults

    One hour of brisk walking or similar exercise can make overweight people who don’t usually move much process sugar better the next day—just as well as people who exercise regularly.

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