Replace Exercise With A Pill!?

Researchers have created a real life exercise pill! That's right, pop a pill and get ripped! It's doing amazing things for mice right now. Anthony explains how it works and if it's likely to end up in your medicine cabinet any time soon.

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[Seeker]

A drug that replaces exercise. So far it works on mice; could it one day work on humans?

[Seeker]

Good call! That's one space problem down. :) -Anthony

[RazeHaze]

why are people hating on this it is advancing science to a another level + scientists don't have to work out so they can spend more time on researching stuff like a CURE FOR CANCER

[SeanLumly]

The issue isn't that it's not possible to live in the wilderness, it's that it's really, really difficult without technology. How do you cut down trees to build a house without a metal axe. What about starting a fire? What happens if you get a common fever, or cold, or an infection? Where do you get the seeds to grow the vegetables? How do you plow the land?

We take these things for granted, but all of these tasks (and many others) are made infinitely easier, or even possible with technology.

[Boogieforme]

Just watched an old episode, you should definitely keep the scruff it looks amazing on you!

[WelcomeTheNight]

dude, bring it on! Bring on the future, I want these pills

[hreaper]

Would this help astronauts dealing with muscle degeneration in space I wonder?

[EthanNin]

I saw a presentation by one of the people who worked on this drug when I went to Valdosta State.

I asked the doctor if someone could be hooked up to a nutrient rich IV and take this drug. It's supposed to increase your metabolism a lot, so you may need to be cooled so your body doesn't overheat. I think he said it caused some damage to the mice, like organ damage, but it's still early in testing.

[Runefrag]

They can exercise plenty in space. The problem they run into is that the bone mass NATURALLY decreases due to no strain of gravity.

But yes, this would be useful if you could take it regularly.

[Drahcar]

If I had this drug I would use it as a started to help me burn some weight and then just go hiking and such. The hardest part about getting into shape is just starting. If it can help people with sleep disorders that might help me out a little as well. I am often tired due to my long term battle with insomnia.

[SeanLumly]

As a person that exercises daily (and has a very nice, balanced physique), I think this research is amazing. Certainly, if it becomes safe with minimal negative side effects, it will decrease the social value of being toned, but it also will likely mean better overall health for millions and reduce the actual time needed to exercise. These are big benefits to most, even to those (like me) that spend hours each week exercising. Go science!

[MichaelCarulli]

I honestly think I would still go to the gym. It's a place where everyone around you has the same goal as you, and that's to look and feel better and be healthy

[filipesaz]

I had the same question some time ago. You probably have figured it out by now, but... It is under the option button (the one with the cogwheel).

[AnteroNeves]

I can see the future Tour of France winner taking those

[Whatsacody]

Then that's fine, if you're happy with who you are I support you in every way man. I for one was not and started working out and it changed my life unbelievably and turned my emotions around completely.
I was saying it more in the response to people who are looking for an easy way to get fit or in shape, visa vi a pill.

[AllFunnyTV]

Thank god, honestly. Having a fit body should be a reward of hard work.

[xXMoonOwlXx]

This should really only go to people who physically can not exercise. Exercise is good for you, it helps relieve stress and anxiety and anger! I doubt an exercise pill could do that.

[tinycatfriend]

This could have been really useful last year when I had leg surgery and was bed-ridden for months.

[beardjuice]

my circadian rhythm is too slow as it is. this sounds fantastic!

[smallpercentile]

I think the beard episode wormed its way into Anthony's brain and made a little nest, quietly pulling his strings until it cultivated itself a nice manly face lawn.