Motor-Driven (Passive) Cycling: A Potential Physical Inactivity Countermeasure?.

We have previously shown that motor-driven (passive) stationary cycling elevates energy expenditure (EE). Purpose: To quantify how acute passive cycling affects glucose and insulin responses to an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and basic cognition compared to sitting and moderate-intensity active cycling. Methods: Twenty-four physically inactive healthy males completed three trials in randomized order involving 30-minute conditions of sitting, passive cycling and moderate-intensity cycling. During each condition, EE was measured and participants performed cognitive tests. Following each condition, a 2-hour OGTT was performed. Results: EE was significantly higher during the cycling conditions compared to sitting (1.36+/-0.58 and 6.50+/-1.73 kcal[dot operator]min-1 greater than sitting for passive and moderate-intensity, respectively). A significant correlation was found between body fat percentage and post-sitting OGTT 2-h post plasma glucose (r2=0.30, p

from Sports Medicine via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/25ONkht
via IFTTT