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If distance running is so bad for us, why does it feel so good?

It seems to be a common opinion in the paleo circles, that endurance running and other aerobic exercise is very unhealthy. Someone recently even called it 'aerobic suicide' or some …
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Why does low-intensity exercise rely more heavily on fat metabolism than high intensity exercise?

Why is low-intensity exercise (walking, jogging, cycling) fueled by fat but higher intensity exercise is fueled by carbohydrates/glycogen/glucose? Everything says that less fat is …
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Leptin Reset, The quilt query

Hi, I am excited in trying the quilt's leptin reset rx. My single and only qualm is the absence of aerobic activity during the reset. What is one to do if their lively hood require …
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Hack this study for “aerobic” vs “resistance training” for metabolic syndrome

Study title is: Comparison of Aerobic Versus Resistance Exercise Training on Metabolic Syndrome (from the Studies of a Targeted Risk Reduction Intervention Through Defined Exercise …
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Fasting + aerobic exercise

I've heard a lot about strength training in a fasted state (mostly good things), but not so much about aerobic exercise in a fasted state. Are there similar benefits for the latter …