In the most comprehensive study to date of the molecular changes that occur in your body due to exercise, researchers have seen “an orchestrated choreography of biological processes.” Researchers at Stanford University found that one exercise session leads to changes in a remarkable 9,815 molecules in your blood.[1] The findings reveal exercise does far more than simply raise your heart rate and cause you to break a sweat. Physical activity leads to a system-wide molecular response in your body, including changes in inflammatory markers and metabolic pathways. This gives a glimpse into why the very straightforward act of getting moving is associated with so many benefits to your physical and mental health, from boosting your immune system to protecting cognitive function. ‘Omics’ Reveals Molecular Choreography The term “omics” is used in the field of biological sciences to describe the study of large sets of biological molecules.[2] Proteomics, for instance, refers …