physical activity

What experts have said about physical activity

3 statements · 2 positive · 1 mixed

1. Daniel LiebermanPositiveAug 15, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Physical activity improves muscle insulin sensitivity and reduces insulin needs for carbohydrates.

   “when people are very physically active, it changes the insulin sensitivity of their muscles so that you actually produce less insulin for a given amount of carbohydrate”

   Listen at 50:08

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2. Daniel LiebermanMixedAug 15, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Exercise is inefficient for weight loss but helps prevent weight gain.

   “physical activity, although it's not the best way to lose weight, it's very hard to diet just by exercising. You can lose it, but you have to do a lot. But physical activity has been shown, even moderate amounts of physical activity have been shown to help prevent weight gain.”

   Listen at 1:38:22

   Open the episode · Harvard Professor: “I Tried Every Diet. This Is By Far The Worst.” - Daniel Lieberman - #1137
3. Andrew David HubermanPositiveAug 6, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

   Physical activity increases epinephrine levels.

   “any physical activity, any physical activity, walking, running, weightlifting, swimming, even talking for that matter, is going to increase levels of epinephrine.”

   Listen at 21:53

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