The intensity and timing of physical activity influences insulin resistance

The study found that both total physical activity (we’re talking about the moderate to vigorous type) and timing of physical activity reduced insulin resistance (but not liver fat content). However, exercise in the afternoon and evening reduced insulin resistance by up to 25% compared to physical activity evenly distributed throughout the day.

Interestingly, light physical activity, less sitting time, and more breaks in sitting time did not show a decrease in liver fat content or insulin resistance.