Sitting all day may sabotage your workout, new study shows
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This study looked at how a day of inactivity (less than 5,000 steps) affects the way muscles and energy systems respond to exercise the next day. Eleven healthy adults who were not regular exercisers took part. Researchers measured fat and carbohydrate burning and muscle gene act…
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Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC