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Episode 3242:
Emma Hogan highlights compelling research showing that boosting physical activity has greater long-term health benefits than focusing on weight loss. Prioritizing fitness, not the scale, can dramatically reduce the risk of chronic disease and premature death, while also supporting healthier fat distribution and better metabolic health through habits like daily movement, whole grains, and even avocados.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/us/fit-planet/health/research-roundup-diet/
Quotes to ponder:
"We're not necessarily against weight loss, we just think that it shouldn't be the primary criterion for judging the success of a lifestyle intervention program."
"The benefits of exercise are dose-dependent, with the biggest benefits coming from just moving out of the couch-potato zone to doing at least some moderate-intensity activity."
"The goal wasn't weight loss, we were interested in understanding what eating an avocado does to the way individuals store their body fat."
Episode references:
Arizona State University – Glenn Gaesser Faculty Profile: https://chs.asu.edu/glenn-gaesser
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