Moderate Exercise Can Curb Appetite Hormones in Obese Men
Moderate-intensity exercise can influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions of hunger in men with obesity.
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A recent study involving researchers at Murdoch University’s Health Futures Institute has revealed that moderate-intensity exercise can significantly influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with obesity.
The study, titled “Acute effect of exercise on appetite-related factors in males with obesity,” provides new insights into how exercise can aid appetite control and weight management.
One of the study authors, Associate Professor Timothy Fairchild from Murdoch’s School of Allied Health, said the study confirms their previous work showing the benefits of incorporating regular exercise into daily routines for individuals looking to manage their weight and improve their overall health.
“People understand that exercise helps ‘burn energy’. A lot of people assume that exercise also increases hunger and energy intake afterwards,” Associate Professor Timothy Fairchild said.
“We have previously shown, using high-intensity exercise, that this is not the case.
“This latest study shows that even moderate-intensity exercise can have immediate and beneficial effects on appetite control in males with obesity.”
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Subscribe for FREE“Despite a strong focus on weight loss drugs in society at present, this study shows that lifestyle factors still have a strong and relevant role in helping people to live their healthiest life,” Associate Professor Fairchild said.
“In fact, the hormones which have been shown to increase after exercise, are the same hormones which the most successful weight loss drugs are mimicking.”
“The added benefit of exercise is that you also receive the additional physical and mental health benefits of exercise”.
Reference: Asri S, Rahmani-nia F, Saidie P, Fairchild TJ, Khodabandeh S. Acute effect of exercise on appetite-related factors in males with obesity: A pilot study. Physiolog Rep. 2024;12(24):e70167. doi: 10.14814/phy2.70167
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