The Claim

In inactive middle-aged men with overweight or obesity, 8 weeks of aerobic training reduces total cholesterol by approximately 7.97% more than resistance training.

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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In plain English

For inactive middle-aged men with overweight or obesity, doing aerobic exercise for 8 weeks lowers total cholesterol levels more than doing resistance training.

See the scientific wording

In inactive middle-aged men with overweight or obesity, 8 weeks of aerobic training reduces total cholesterol by approximately 7.97% more than resistance training, indicating a greater effect on this cardiovascular risk marker for aerobic-based modalities.

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 men who are overweight and inactive, doing aerobic exercise like walking or cycling for 8 weeks lowered their total cholesterol about 8% more than lifting weights did. So aerobic exercise is better for reducing this heart risk factor.

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