The Science of Exercise

5 Biology Lessons That Keep You Fit

Sometimes training secrets aren’t so much secrets as they are straight-up science. Here, how to strengthen your heart, boost endurance, and burn more calories
By Hollis Templeton fitbie
 

Hit the Books for a Better Workout

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If you snoozed through Biology 101, you may have missed out on some important fitness advice. It’s true—while your professor droned on about glycolysis, mitochondria, and mitosis, he offered clues on how to run farther, fight fat, and improve the function of your heart and lungs. When basic biological processes are explained in terms of how they work within our daily diet and exercise regimens, they suddenly make a lot more sense—and can help us stay slim and ready to tackle any fitness feat. Here, five lessons in exercise science it’s never too late to learn.

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