A new study carried out by the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida has shown another important hormone released during exercise.
Whilst exercising, a hormone called Irisin is released that not only helps the body shed fat, but also prevents it from forming in the future. In a previous study, it was found that levels of this hormone rise through exercise. Irisin switches on genes that convert white fat into brown fat. Brown fat is ideal for weight loss because it actually burns more calories than exercise alone! These fat cells are packed full of mitochondria, the cell's power stations, which are used here for generating heat. Your metabolism increases as you get cold because more brown fat cells are activated, so staying cooler can actually help you lose weight too. So the more you exercise, the more Irisin that your body produces, which reduces fat, produces stronger bones, and of course improves cardiovascular health. Don't forget that there are so many health benefits provided by training frequently. As Autumn takes hold and the light levels start to reduce, it will also be a nice mood booster too! Ryan Fearn: Personal Trainer Canterbury http://news.ufl.edu/articles/2016/09/exercise-releases-hormone-that-helps-shed-prevent-fat.php
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