Secrets of HOLFORD LOW-GL DIET Rule No 5
5 EXERCISE - FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
Exercise - for at least 15 minutes a day - helps to stabilise your blood sugar levels and reduce your appetite.
It seems that the less we move, the more we eat - and vice versa. The human body needs physical activity to work properly, just as it needs water or vitamins. The right kind of exercise will increase muscle and boost the rate at which you burn fat for up to 15 hours afterwards. A pound of muscle burns many more calories a day than a pound of fat, so every pound of fat you lose, and every pound of muscle you gain will further increase your body’s long-term ability to burn fat.
To kick-start this process, start by doing 15 minutes exercise a day, or 20 minutes five times a week, or 35 minutes three times a week. Go for it! The short and long-term benefits will far outweigh the initial strain. (more…)
