Sedentary time associates detrimentally and physical activity beneficially with metabolic flexibility in adults with metabolic syndrome
Taru Garthwaite, Tanja Sjöros, Saara Laine, Mikko Koivumäki, Henri Vähä‐Ypyä, Tiina Verho, Jooa Norha, Petri Kallio, Maria Saarenhovi, Eliisa Löyttyniemi, Harri Sievänen, Noora Houttu, Kirsi Laitinen, Kari K. Kalliokoski, Tommi Vasankari, Juhani Knuuti, Ilkka Heinonen
Abstract
High accelerometer-assessed sedentary time associates with metabolic inflexibility measured during hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp in adults with metabolic syndrome, and more light-intensity and total physical activity associate with more metabolic flexibility. Physical activity behaviors may thus play an important role in the regulation of fuel metabolism. This highlights the potential of reduced sedentary time and increased physical activity of any intensity to induce metabolic health benefits and help in disease prevention in risk populations.