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The body’s internal clock controls metabolism during exercise

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Abstract

Optimal exercise timing may enhance metabolic health by aligning with the body's circadian rhythms.

  • Circadian clocks significantly influence exercise effectiveness and body metabolism.
  • Skeletal muscle metabolism follows a clear daily rhythm controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus.
  • Clock genes play a role in how skeletal muscles develop, differentiate, and function.
  • Scheduling exercise at optimal circadian times could maximize health benefits.
  • Exercise therapy is a crucial supplementary approach for managing metabolic diseases and promoting cardiovascular health.

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