WeightControl.com Interview with:
Rong Fan, MS (she/her/hers)
PhD Candidate
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts
WeightControl.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: As we age, our metabolism and energy expenditure decline.
Studies have shown that in women, age-related metabolic changes begin around ages 45-50 with a sharp increase, overlapping with the menopause period. This mid-life aging window is crucial and highlights the need for effective and accessible intervention strategies.
Daily whole-body heat treatment (104-113°F) for 30 minutes is a promising strategy to partially mimic the metabolic benefits and physiological response of aerobic exercise.