The Claim
In obese young men with metabolic syndrome, a 12-week intervention combining aerobic and resistance training three times per week results in significantly greater reductions in visceral adiposity (measured by waist circumference) and triglyceride levels compared to diet alone.
What the research says
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In obese young men with metabolic syndrome, doing both cardio and strength training three times a week for 12 weeks reduces abdominal fat and blood triglyceride levels more than dieting alone.
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In obese young men with metabolic syndrome, the combination of aerobic and resistance training three times per week for 12 weeks leads to significantly greater reductions in visceral adiposity (measured by waist circumference) and triglyceride levels than diet alone, suggesting that exercise may preferentially target abdominal fat and hepatic lipid metabolism.
When a person does aerobic and strength training, their muscles burn more energy and pull fat out of the belly area. This reduces the amount of fat that flows to the liver, so the liver makes less of the fatty particles that raise blood fat levels. At the same time, the muscles and fat tissue become better at cleaning up fat from the blood, which lowers triglycerides and bad cholesterol.
What the research says
1 studyFor young obese men with metabolic syndrome, adding cardio and strength training to a diet cuts belly fat and blood fats more than diet alone — the study proved it by showing bigger drops in waist size and triglycerides when people exercised.
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