This study investigated the effects of a long bout of aerobic
exercise on hunger and energy intake and circulating levels of leptin and
acylated ghrelin. Ten healthy male subjects undertook two, 4 h trials in
a randomized crossover design. In the exercise trial subjects ran for 105
min at 50% of maximal oxygen uptake and the last 15 min at 70% of maximal
oxygen uptake followed by a 120 min rest period. In the control trial, subjects
rested for 4 h. Subjects consumed a buffet test meal at 180 min during each
trial. Hunger ratings, acylated ghrelin, leptin, glucose and insulin concentrations
were measured at 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 h. No differences were found at baseline
values for hunger, acylated ghrelin, leptin, insulin and glucose for both
trials (p > 0.05). The estimated energy expenditure of the exercise trial
was 1550 ± 136 kcal. Exercise did not change subsequent absolute energy
intake, but produced a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in relative energy
intake. A two-way ANOVA revealed a significant (p < 0. 05) interaction
effect for hunger and acylated ghrelin. In conclusion, this exercise regimen
had a positive effect on reducing appetite which is related to reduced acylated
ghrelin responses over time. This finding lends support for a role of exercise
in weight management.
Key words: Energy intake, energy expenditure, exercise, hunger, acylated
ghrelin, weight loss, appetite. |
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