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We never evolved to exercise. Why exercise is not always effective medicine. EP#566

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In this podcast James Walsh talks to Chris Macdonald and Professor Daniel Leiberman they  dive into the lively discussion generated by this paper.

They discuss the reasons why exercise is not effective medicine from an evolutionary perspective, the differences between effective and efficacious interventions, and how clinicians can adapt their approach to help their patients get the most out of exercise.

Why exercise may never be effective medicine: an evolutionary perspective on the efficacy versus effectiveness of exercise in treating type 2 diabetes | British Journal of Sports Medicine

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