Resistance Training: Up-to-date evidence.

Examine Database: Resistance Training

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Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Evidence
Depression	1 Outcome	1 Study
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	2 Outcomes	1 Study
Muscle Size & Strength	3 Outcomes	1 Study

Depression

1 Outcome

1 Study

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Muscle Size & Strength

3 Outcomes

1 Study

Depression

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Muscle Size & Strength

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Combined resistance and endurance exercise for polycystic ovary syndrome

In this 8-week randomized controlled trial in 30 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (average age of 24), a combined resistance and endurance training program improved insulin sensitivity and reduced testosterone levels.

How does taking a break from resistance exercise affect strength and muscle gains?

The acute effect of exercise on blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes

Does protein supplementation enhance the effects of exercise?

The effects of resistance training with or without supplemental vitamin E in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Examine Database References

Depression Symptoms - Tang L, Zhang L, Liu Y, Li Y, Yang L, Zou M, Yang H, Zhu L, Du R, Shen Y, Li H, Yang Y, Li ZOptimal dose and type of exercise to improve depressive symptoms in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMC Geriatr.(2024 Jun 7)
Muscle Mass - Bloch-Ibenfeldt M, Theil Gates A, Karlog K, Demnitz N, Kjaer M, Boraxbekk CJHeavy resistance training at retirement age induces 4-year lasting beneficial effects in muscle strength: a long-term follow-up of an RCT.BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med.(2024)
Insulin - Nasiri M, Monazzami A, Alavimilani S, Asemi ZModulation of hormonal, metabolic, inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome following combined (resistant and endurance) training: a randomized controlled trail.BMC Endocr Disord.(2025 Jan 2)