In a recent article in Science Daily (Aug. 6, 2008) there is a major discussion of what some of the effects might be from using the new exercise pill with no exercise.
There is a close examination of the tests that were performed and a long list of tests that were not performed. For the technically minded I recommend you read this article in its entirety.
For instance, taken in part from the article, here are some of the tests not performed:
Commonly known benefits of exercise not tested in the Cell paper were:
* Decreased resting and submaximal exercise heart rate
* Increased heart stroke volume at all exercise work loads
* Increased maximal exercise cardiac output
* Lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness
* Increased aerobic capacity
* Increased strength and cross-sectional area of skeletal muscle
* Delayed loss of muscle mass and strength with aging and physical frailty
* Improved balance and coordination
* Improved flexibility
* Reduced osteoporosis
* Reduced joint stress and back pain
* Decreased gallstone disease
* Improved endothelial function
* Decreased incidence of myocardial ischemia
* Less myocardial damage from ischemia
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Read the Science Daily article on the new exercise pill.
Penny
