When people returned to class after the summer break they told that they had been faithfully doing that heel-lifting exercise that we discussed last year.
The lower calf muscle is composed of particular muscle fibres that don't tire easily. So they have discovered that the simple act of raising and lowering our heels, while seated, for hours a day is not fatiguing. We can continue doing that for hours with no ill effects. The cost is low and the benefits are great. This small action evens out our blood sugar spikes and therefore our insulin. This exercise helps our metabolism and helps regulates blood sugar. Muscle activity invites fuel (blood sugar) into the cells while inactive muscles resist insulin.
This is a fantastic YouTube clip from Andrew Huberman where he discusses insulin and glucose. It is only 8 minutes.
Take a look for yourself. This is well worth a look:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU4FbEplZQI&t=362s
Thank you Ann. I didn’t realise this exercise was so beneficial. I will now include it in my daily routine
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