Metabolic Effect

The Science of ME™ training

The Science behind the metabolic effect incorporates the latest understanding in endocrinology, strength, and conditioning research. ME is a science-based program focused on optimizing the hormonal response of the individual to exercise.

The latest in exercise research says that emphasis should be on the quality rather the quantity of activity1. This is good news for those of us who are starved for time. Longer more traditional forms of exercise burn calories during exercise, but may unfavorably alter key hormones responsible for energy usage 2 , 7, 8. Smart exercise emphasizes short, focused bouts of activity that alter hormones appropriately towards fat burning 3, 4. Research shows these techniques can create increased fat usage for hours and even days after the activity has stopped 5, 6. This is what we refer to as the metabolic “ripple” effect.

Articles

Metabolic Effect Shorts
Philosophy, Principles, Science, Speculations

Hormonal Weight Loss:
Is there such a thing as the “Metabolic Effect?”

Exercise is Medicine:
The anti-inflammatory effects of high intensity exercise

The Futility of Aerobic Exercise for Weight Loss:
When talking about exercise, aerobic exercise is the worst way to reach your weight loss goals…

High Intensity Exercise Chart
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Lecture (download mp3)
The Endocrine Effects of Exerise interview from July 26, 2006 with Designs for Health.
Jade Teta, ND, CSCS
Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, CSCS

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Research Articles for Talk

Effect of acute resistance exercise on postexercise oxygen consumption and resting metabolic rate in young women.

Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2000 Mar;10(1):71-81.
7 young women age 22-35
Heavy resistance exercise involving supersets, compound exercises, mechanical failure, and short rest periods
EPOC elevated @ 16 hours (fat burning increased 50% and Metabolism 4% higher)

Effect of an acute period of resistance exercise on excess post-exercise oxygen consumption: implications for body mass management.

Eur J Appl Physiol. 2002 Mar;86(5):411-7.
Whole Body resistance training workout
Lasted 31 min
4 circuits of: Bench Press, Power Cleans, and Squats
Supersets, compound movements, failure
EPOC elevated for 48 Hours!!

Impact of exercise intensity on body fatness and skeletal muscle metabolism

Metabolism.1994;43:814-818
Group 1 did 20 weeks steady state aerobics
Group 2 did 15 weeks HIIT
Group 2- 48% fewer calories (120.4 vs. 57.9)
Group2- 9 fold reduction in fat compared to Group 1
3-hydroxyacyl coenzyme A dehydrogenase (HADH) enzyme activity, a marker of fat burning, was significantly elevated in Group 2 but not group 1

1. Helain J, Reinke E, Harris M, et al. Postexercise energy expenditure and substrate oxidation in young women resulting from exercise bouts of different intensity. Jrnl Am Coll Nutr 1997;16(2)140-146.
2. Jacks ET AL. (2002) Effect of exercise at three exercise intensities on salivary cortisol. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 16:286-289.
3. Ottosson, M., Lonnroth, P., Bjorntorp, P., & Eden, S. (2000). Effects of cortisol and growth hormone on lipolysis in human adipose tissue. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 85, 799-803.
4. Bell, G.J., Syrotuik, D., Martin, T.P., Burnham, R., & Quinney, H.A. (2000). Effect of concurrent strength and endurance training on skeletal muscle properties and hormone concentrations in humans. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 81, 418–427.
5. Osterberg, K.L., & Melby, C.L. (2000). Effect of acute resistance exercise on postexercise oxygen consumption and resting metabolic rate in young women. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 10, 71-81.
6.Schuenke, M.D., Mikat, R.P., & McBride, J.M. (2002). Effect of an acute period of resistance exercise on excess post-exercise oxygen consumption: implications for body mass management. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 86, 411-417.
7. Samra Et AL. (1998). Effects of physiological hypercortisolemia on the regulation of lipolysis in subcutaneous adipose tissue. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 83, 626-631
8.Kern, W (1995) Hormonal secretion during nighttime sleep indicating stress of daytime exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology.79(5):1461-8.

Power Point Talk by

Jade Teta, ND, CSCS
Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, CSCS