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Study Reveals the Best Type of Exercise to Reduce Hunger and Control Appetite (First for Women)

Posted: Oct 25, 2024 in In the News

This article originally appeared in First for Women on October 25, 2024.

Have you ever heard (or assumed) that the more vigorously you exercise, the hungrier you’ll be afterward? New research shows the opposite may be true. A new study suggests that intense exercise is more effective at lowering levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin and its effects on appetite in healthy adults than moderate exercise, especially among women. Keep reading to find out more about the study findings.

In addition to the potential to limit hunger, working out at a higher intensity burns more calories as it requires more oxygen, according to the American Council on Exercise. These effects also last after a workout, so you continue burning calories even after ending your exercise...

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