ESPE Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology

Brief summary: It turns out that the common denominator for the treatment of T2D, the metabolic syndrome, and dyslipidemia is physical activity. This physiological study compared the energy expenditure of different walking styles, famously depicted by the Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks (which was very popular in the UK in the 1970s). If you want to improve your energy expenditure, you should not miss this article from the 2022 Christmas edition of the BMJ.

Comment: The authors reviewed the barriers to physical activity, and proposed a new term: PEMPA – practice of effort maximization in physical activity. They assessed the rate of energy expenditure of low efficiency walking compared to high efficiency walking, using Monty Python’s Ministry of Silly Walks. It is a must-read article – and then you can learn how to practice these walks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNeeovY4qNU.