Examine Database: Resistance Training

The conditions below have no primary outcomes

Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence
Muscle Size & Strength	2 primary outcomes	A	113 Studies
Depression	1 primary outcome		5 Studies
Fibromyalgia	1 primary outcome		1 Study
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	1 primary outcome		1 Study
Type 2 Diabetes	1 primary outcome		2 Studies
Bone Health	1 primary outcome		3 Studies
General Cardiovascular Health	1 primary outcome		8 Studies
Healthy Muscle Aging	1 primary outcome		8 Studies
Breast Cancer	0 outcomes	-	1 Study
Immune Health	0 outcomes		1 Study

Muscle Size & Strength

2 primary outcomes

113 Studies

Depression

1 primary outcome

5 Studies

Fibromyalgia

1 primary outcome

1 Study

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

1 primary outcome

1 Study

Type 2 Diabetes

1 primary outcome

2 Studies

Bone Health

1 primary outcome

3 Studies

General Cardiovascular Health

1 primary outcome

8 Studies

Healthy Muscle Aging

1 primary outcome

8 Studies

Breast Cancer

0 outcomes

1 Study

Immune Health

0 outcomes

1 Study

Muscle Size & Strength

Depression

Fibromyalgia

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Type 2 Diabetes

Bone Health

General Cardiovascular Health

Healthy Muscle Aging

The conditions below have no primary outcomes

Breast Cancer

Immune Health

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Spirulina might improve some cardiometabolic markers in people with overweight or obesityNew

In this meta-analysis of 23 studies (19 randomized controlled trials and 4 nonrandomized trials) in 1,035 participants with overweight or obesity, spirulina improved body weight and lipid profiles, compared to a placebo.

Does combining aerobic and resistance training improve the metabolic health in obesity and type 2 diabetes?

Exercise, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids: What reduces fracture risk?

Circuit-based resistance training improves cardiovascular health in older adults

Does resistance exercise or wearing a weighted vest prevent declines in bone mineral density during weight loss?

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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 - Benito PJ, Cupeiro R, Ramos-Campo DJ, Alcaraz PE, Rubio-Arias JÁA Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Resistance Training on Whole-Body Muscle Growth in Healthy Adult Males.Int J Environ Res Public Health.(2020 Feb 17)
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)
Muscle Mass - Ron Borde, Tibor Hortobágyi, Urs GranacherDose-Response Relationships of Resistance Training in Healthy Old Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisSports Med.(2015 Dec)
Muscle Mass - Mark D Peterson, Ananda Sen, Paul M GordonInfluence of resistance exercise on lean body mass in aging adults: a meta-analysisMed Sci Sports Exerc.(2011 Feb)
Muscle Mass - Schoenfeld BJ, Wilson JM, Lowery RP, Krieger JWMuscular adaptations in low- versus high-load resistance training: A meta-analysis.Eur J Sport Sci.(2016)
Strength - Stephanie J Morris, Jon L Oliver, Jason S Pedley, G Gregory Haff, Rhodri S LloydComparison of Weightlifting, Traditional Resistance Training and Plyometrics on Strength, Power and Speed: A Systematic Review with Meta-AnalysisSports Med.(2022 Jan 13)
Strength - Mark D Peterson, Matthew R Rhea, Ananda Sen, Paul M GordonResistance exercise for muscular strength in older adults: a meta-analysisAgeing Res Rev.(2010 Jul)
Strength - Cuthbert M, Haff GG, Arent SM, Ripley N, McMahon JJ, Evans M, Comfort PEffects of Variations in Resistance Training Frequency on Strength Development in Well-Trained Populations and Implications for In-Season Athlete Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Sports Med.(2021 Sep)
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)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - Nejatian Hoseinpour A, Bassami M, Ahmadizad S, Donath L, Setayesh S, Mirzaei M, Mohammad Rahimi GRThe influence of resistance training on inflammatory markers, body composition and functional capacity in healthy older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Arch Gerontol Geriatr.(2025 Dec 25)
Fibromyalgia Symptoms - Şevgin Ö, Buğday B, Aydoğan Baykara R, Günendi G, Akkurt B, Atasoy H, Dikmen Hoşbaş B, Akkurt MF, Karamancıoğlu BEfficacy of different exercises in women with fibromyalgia syndrome: a randomised controlled trial.Clin Exp Rheumatol.(2025 Feb 12)
Blood glucose - de Almeida JA, Batalha APDB, Santos CVO, Fontoura TS, Laterza MC, da Silva LPAcute effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on glycemia in individuals with type 2 diabetes: Systematic review and meta-analysis.Braz J Phys Ther.(2024 Dec 2)
Fatigue Symptoms - Li Y, Zhang J, Hu D, Gao L, Huang TWhich specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysis.Front Oncol.(2025)
Blood Pressure - Hu Z, Jiang S, Hu C, Shen B, Gu JThe effects of circuit-based resistance training on blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and body composition in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Front Physiol.(2025)

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