The Gut Microbiome: A Key to Better Fitness and VO2 Max
Good morning!
Your gut microbiome is a community of tiny organisms like bacteria and fungi that live in your digestive system. They play a major role in keeping you healthy by aiding digestion, boosting your immune system, and supporting your metabolism. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is important for overall wellness and fitness.
Regular exercise not only improves your physical fitness but also supports a healthy gut. Activities like HIIT, dancing, and strength training increase the diversity of gut bacteria, promoting beneficial strains that aid digestion and reduce inflammation.
VO2 max is a measure of how much oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. It's a key indicator of cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Research suggests that a healthy gut can actually help improve your VO2 max by enhancing nutrient absorption, reducing inflammation, and optimizing energy metabolism.
So, by exercising regularly, you're not only strengthening your body but also boosting your gut health, which could help you perform better and reach your fitness goals.
SoulShine Schedule - please sign up for your classes. The weather looks perfect this week for outside sessions!! :):)
Monday: HIIT @ The Rec and on Zoom - 8:15-9:15 am
Tuesday: Power Pilates @ The Rec and on Zoom - 8:15-9:15 am
Wednesday: Cardio Dance @ the Little Theater - 5:15-6 pm
Thursday: PiYo @ Woodstock Athletic Club - 12-1 pm
Friday: HIIT @ The Rec and on Zoom - 8:15-9:15 am
Let your SoulShine!!
Jode xo
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