If inactive, overweight women who've gone through menopause do a mix of cardio and strength training for 6 months, they'll likely lose weight, drop body fat, and improve their blood sugar levels.

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Muscle mass and insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women after 6-month exercise training

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2015

The study shows that while exercise helped women lose fat and weight, those who gained more muscle actually had worse blood sugar control, which goes against the idea that more muscle always helps metabolism.

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Muscle mass and insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women after 6-month exercise training

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DOI: 10.3109/13697137.2015.1083002

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