Bicycle ride (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science

Bicycle ride

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A single, intense 10-minute bicycle ride prompts a clean-up of muscles as the protein Ubiquitin tags onto worn-out proteins, causing them to be degraded. This prevents the accumulation of damaged proteins and helps keep muscles healthy.

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Photo: Chris and Simon Branford.

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