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Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISM) with Herman Pontzer
Ologies with Alie Ward
Investing in Resistance Exercise: An Act of Love to Future Self
Resistance exercise, such as weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, and yoga, can enhance muscle mitochondria function, as evidenced by a study on the effects of exercise on mitochondrial content and function in aging human skeletal muscle. Strengthening muscles through exercise can lead to improved mitochondria electron transport chain activity, ultimately resulting in feeling better for a longer period. Reflecting on evolutionary changes, it is revealed that mitochondria, originally a bacteria engulfed by eukaryotic cells for energy, have been integral to human biology for billions of years. This symbiotic relationship between humans and mitochondria serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all living organisms.
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