Limiting the number of times one consumes food might increase the levels of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite, and increase your motivation to exercise, as per a new research study. AdvertisingNormally, ghrelin levels go up dramatically before meals as it signals hunger. “Therefore, maintaining a healthy eating routine, with regular mealtimes or fasting, could also encourage motivation for exercise in overweight people,” Tajiri added. It has also been reported to be essential for endurance exercise by increasing metabolism to meet the energy demands of prolonged exercise. Although previous studies have suggested a relationship between ghrelin and exercise, it was not known whether the hormone levels have a direct effect on motivation to exercise.

Source: Indian Express October 20, 2019 09:33 UTC