A study carried out at University of Galway has shed light on how varying styles of exercise and training affect muscle health.<\/p>\n
Researchers focused on shorter bursts of very intensive exercise, versus longer periods of less intensive exercise.<\/p>\n
This study was an international collaboration led by Dr. Enda Murphy, and primarily involved young, healthy active men involving in training or exercise at least twice a week.<\/p>\n
Researchers took muscle biopsy samples from them before, and 24 hours after exercise, like sprint intervals and cycling.<\/p>\n
The conclusion was fairly simple.<\/p>\n
Despite involving a lower workload overall, short intensive bursts had a more positive on muscle function compared to longer bouts of less intensive exercise.<\/p>\n
On a more complex level, researchers also took precise measures of metabolic health, including insulin sensitivity, which also pointed towards short intensive training.<\/p>\n
Researchers say further study is needed to see if the findings would apply to other groups, like women, older people, or those with chronic medical conditions.<\/p>\n
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