A study in the journal Molecular Metabolism found that the skeletal muscles of men and women process glucose and fats differently, potentially explaining variations in how diabetes manifests and responds to physical activity between the sexes. Researchers found that initial endurance exercise triggered a stronger stress response in men’s muscles, while women’s muscles had a more efficient fat utilization. After eight weeks of regular training, these differences decreased, improving overall metabolic performance for both sexes.
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