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Benefits of Physical Activity :

  • Improve body composition
  • Prevent muscle loss during weight loss
  • Increased weight loss
  • Improved weight loss maintenance Improve adipocyte function
  • Mitochondrial biogenesis- double oxidative phosphorylation
  • Browning/ beiging of adipose tissue
  • Improved insulin sensitivity
  • Improved adipo-myokine profile
  • Improved mobility
  • Improved sleep
  • Improved mood
  • Decreased stress/ anxiety/ depression
  • Improvements in medical conditions associated with obesity

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