NationStates Jolt Archive


Trying the Atkins diet? Hike downhill!

Dempublicents
07-01-2005, 21:14
http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/07/exercise.ups.downs.ap/index.html

The researchers were surprised to find that hiking downhill removed blood sugars and improved glucose tolerance, while uphill hiking mostly improved levels of fats called triglycerides.
The Supreme Rabbit
07-01-2005, 21:17
But... That makes no sense, does it?
ProMonkians
07-01-2005, 21:24
*Is secretly disapointed that 'Downhill hikeing' isn't a rude ephamism :( *
Dempublicents
07-01-2005, 21:31
But... That makes no sense, does it?

Why not? We have known for quite a while that different types of exercise have different effects on the body.