The Claim

In inactive middle-aged men with overweight or obesity, 8 weeks of resistance training results in an 11.53% greater reduction in oral glucose tolerance test area under the curve compared to aerobic training, indicating a superior effect on glucose intolerance.

Source: Effects of aerobic, resistance, and combined exercise training on body fat and glucolipid metabolism in inactive middle-aged adults with overweight or obesity: a randomized trial

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

For inactive middle-aged men with overweight or obesity, 8 weeks of resistance training leads to a larger improvement in blood sugar control during a glucose tolerance test than aerobic training.

See the scientific wording

In inactive middle-aged men with overweight or obesity, 8 weeks of resistance training reduces glucose intolerance more effectively than aerobic training, as measured by a 11.53% greater reduction in oral glucose tolerance test area under the curve (AUC), suggesting resistance training may be superior for improving glycemic control in this population.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effects of aerobic, resistance, and combined exercise training on body fat and glucolipid metabolism in inactive middle-aged adults with overweight or obesity: a randomized trial

    In middle-aged, overweight men who don’t exercise much, lifting weights for 8 weeks lowered blood sugar levels better than biking or walking. The study showed weights worked best for improving how the body handles sugar.

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