Even after a tough workout, your body doesn’t show signs of widespread inflammation in the next few days.
Scientific Claim
C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are not significantly elevated following either high-volume or high-intensity resistance exercise in trained men within 72 hours post-exercise, indicating a limited systemic inflammatory response to acute resistance training.
Original Statement
“Inflammatory [interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP)]... were assessed at the same time points... CRP was not reported as significantly elevated.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
definitive
Can make definitive causal claims
Assessment Explanation
The claim accurately reflects the absence of significant CRP changes, consistent with the data and study design.
Evidence from Studies
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Contradicting (1)
Comparison of the recovery response from high-intensity and high-volume resistance exercise in trained men
Even though the workouts caused muscle soreness and some inflammation, the body didn’t show a rise in CRP — a key sign of widespread inflammation — meaning resistance training doesn’t trigger a big systemic inflammatory response in trained men.