The Claim

A 12-week supervised resistance training program may be associated with reduced symptoms of apathy and depression in women with myotonic dystrophy type 1, as measured by patient-reported outcomes, with statistically significant improvements observed immediately after the intervention.

Source: Resistance training in women with myotonic dystrophy type 1: a multisystemic therapeutic avenue.

What the research says

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Supports
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Correlation
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In plain English

Doing supervised strength training for 12 weeks might help women with myotonic dystrophy type 1 feel less down or unmotivated, based on how they report their own mood.

See the scientific wording

A 12-week supervised resistance training program may be associated with reduced symptoms of apathy and depression in women with myotonic dystrophy type 1, as measured by patient-reported outcomes, with statistically significant improvements observed immediately after the intervention.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Resistance training in women with myotonic dystrophy type 1: a multisystemic therapeutic avenue.

    The study looked at women with myotonic dystrophy who did strength training for 12 weeks and found they felt less apathetic and less depressed afterward, which supports the claim.

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