Figure 1.
Exercise in fasted compared to fed states. Aerobic exercise performed in the fasted state induces higher fat oxidation than exercise performed in the fed state.
Abbreviations: NEFA, non-esterified fatty acids; ATGL, adipose triglyceride lipase; HSL, hormone-sensitive lipase; CD36, fatty acid translocase; CPT-1, carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1; UCP-3, uncoupling protein 3; AMPK, AMP-activated protein kinase; SIRT1, sirtuin-1.