Anaerobic Exercise

Maintaining anaerobic training prevents muscle loss, which would otherwise accelerate aging and metabolic decline. Anaerobic exercise spikes growth hormone 700% more than aerobic exercise. For anaerobic exercise, intensity is the correct lever for better results, not duration. Anaerobic exercise is the superior choice for addressing diabetes, pre-diabetes, and insulin resistance. Anaerobic exercise may improve cardiovascular fitness while worsening metabolic hormone conditions in people with diabetes or insulin resistance. Training with moderate weights for many sets over long sessions is largely inefficient if muscle growth or strength is the goal. Anaerobic sessions should be kept between 20 and 40 minutes; going beyond 40 minutes is counterproductive. Anaerobic training should be performed once or twice per week at true maximum intensity. The article recommends avoiding sustained anaerobic training when managing diabetes, insulin resistance, or adrenal fatigue. Anaerobic exercise does not require large volume to trigger its hormonal and metabolic benefits. During anaerobic exercise the body burns glycogen, not fat; there is little direct fat oxidation during the session itself.…