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The latest in exercise research says that emphasis should be on the quality rather the quantity of activity1. This is good news for those of us who are starved for time. Traditional forms of exercise burn calories during exercise, but may unfavorably alter key hormones responsible for energy usage 2. Smart exercise emphasizes short, focused bouts of activity that alter hormones appropriately towards fat burning3,4. Research shows these techniques can create increased fat usage for hours and even days after the activity has stopped 5,6. This is what we refer to as the metabolic “ripple” effect. 1. Helain J, Reinke E, Harris M, et al. Postexercise energy expenditure and substrate oxidation in young women resulting from exercise bouts of different intensity. Jrnl Am Coll Nutr 1997;16(2)140-146. 2. Nindl B, Harman E, Marx J, et al. Regional body composition changes in women after 6 months of periodized physical training. J Appl Physiol 2000;88:2251-2259. 3. Ottosson, M., Lonnroth, P., Bjorntorp, P., & Eden, S. (2000). Effects of cortisol and growth hormone on lipolysis in human adipose tissue. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 85, 799-803. 4. Bell, G.J., Syrotuik, D., Martin, T.P., Burnham, R., & Quinney, H.A. (2000). Effect of concurrent strength and endurance training on skeletal muscle properties and hormone concentrations in humans. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 81, 418–427. 5. Osterberg, K.L., & Melby, C.L. (2000). Effect of acute resistance exercise on postexercise oxygen consumption and resting metabolic rate in young women. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 10, 71-81. 6.Schuenke, M.D., Mikat, R.P., & McBride, J.M. (2002). Effect of an acute period of resistance exercise on excess post-exercise oxygen consumption: implications for body mass management. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 86, 411-417. See www.metaboliceffect.com for more…