The Claim
Four weeks of supervised high-intensity interval training or resistance training reduces waist circumference in obese postmenopausal women.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
After four weeks of supervised high-intensity interval training or resistance training, obese postmenopausal women experience a reduction in waist circumference.
See the scientific wording
Four weeks of supervised high-intensity interval training or resistance training can significantly reduce waist circumference in obese postmenopausal women, suggesting both modalities may improve abdominal adiposity in the short term.
When the body works hard during intense exercise, it burns more calories and breaks down fat stored around the waist to use as fuel, making the waist smaller.
What the research says
1 studyIn this study, obese women after menopause did either intense short bursts of exercise or weight training three times a week for four weeks — and both groups lost inches around their waist. So yes, either kind of workout helped shrink belly fat.
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