Exercise is not just beneficial for your metabolism,  it is essential.

 

Moving your body regularly helps regulate blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, maintain healthy weight, and support overall energy balance.

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Common metabolic conditions improved by exercise:
Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome are all strongly influenced by lifestyle. Exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 50 percent. It improves blood sugar control and HbA1c in people with diabetes. Exercise supports weight management and reduces fat mass. It also lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improving heart health.

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Why it works:
Exercise improves how your muscles use glucose and fat for energy, reduces systemic inflammation, and enhances metabolic flexibility. Over time, this reduces the strain on your body’s systems and helps prevent long-term complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney issues, and nerve damage.

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Why expert guidance matters:
Everyone’s metabolism is different. Blood sugar levels, medications, body composition, and other health factors influence what type, intensity, and duration of exercise is safest and most effective. Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) create personalised programs that maximise benefits while minimising risk, helping people with metabolic conditions manage their health safely and effectively.

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In short:
Exercise is medicine for metabolism. It improves blood sugar control, supports healthy weight, reduces risk of disease, and is a crucial part of long-term metabolic health.