The Best Time to Workout if you are Insulin Resistant
If you are insulin resistant, then you know how hard it can be to lose weight.
It can be extremely frustrating to literally put your blood, sweat, and tears into working out to get no results. Trust me, I know how you feel because I cried those tears too!
Well, it is time to wipe away those tears, because it is possible to lose weight.
The secret to losing weight with insulin resistance is all about stabilizing your blood sugars. The best way to help stabilize your blood sugars is with the timing of your exercise (obviously you need to be eating a clean diet as well- make sure you cut these 5 foods if you are insulin resistant).
Exercising promotes a healthy life. The people that exercise daily live longer and happier lives. So, you need to move it, move it (insert Reel 2 Real - I Like to Move it).
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is when a person’s body tissues have a lowered level of response to insulin. The hormone insulin plays a major role in the body by regulating the level of glucose or sugar in the body.
If you are insulin resistant your cells cannot take in the glucose and as a result, the level of the glucose in the blood remains high.
Any excess insulin that is not used by the body gets stored as fat.
Insulin resistance can lead to diabetes if you don’t take action to fix the issue.
Why is exercise important for insulin resistance?
Exercise is critical for insulin resistance because it is an effective way to help control blood sugar levels.
Exercise can help reduce the levels of glucose in your blood.
When you work out, your muscles will use and take in glucose. This helps to lower the levels of insulin in your bloodstream.
When is the best time to work out if you are insulin resistant?
The best time to work out if you have insulin resistance is AFTER meals.
You've probably have heard conflicting views that say you should exercise before eating because you will burn more fat. While this may hold true, it is a different ball game for someone who is insulin resistant or diabetic.
According to this study, your glucose levels will peak within 90 minutes of eating.
Someone who has trouble regulating their blood sugar is more likely going to have a spike after eating. You want to prevent this!
By exercising after the meal, you will help bring down those blood glucose levels and stabilize them. You want your blood glucose to be nice and level.
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How much exercise do you need to improve insulin resistance?
According to a recent study, taking a short 10-minute walk after meals improved blood glucose levels better than doing a long walk all at once.
How sweet is that? You don’t need to carve out hours at the gym or do endless exercising to reap the benefits.
It is easy to incorporate several 10-minute walks into your routine.
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So, the real key is the timing of when you exercise to experience benefits and have the greatest impact on your health. Once those blood sugars are in check you will notice that the pounds will start to come off.