Can working out help skinny girls get stronger and lose fat?
Effects of moderate-intensity combination exercise on increase adiponectin levels, muscle mass, and decrease fat mass in obese women
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The control group lost muscle and gained fat despite no intervention.
People assume sedentary behavior just maintains weight — but this shows inactivity actively harms body composition in young obese women, accelerating metabolic decline.
Practical Takeaways
Do 3–4 weekly sessions of 30-minute combined workouts (e.g., 15 min cardio + 15 min bodyweight strength) if you're young and overweight — you can see real changes in a month.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The control group lost muscle and gained fat despite no intervention.
People assume sedentary behavior just maintains weight — but this shows inactivity actively harms body composition in young obese women, accelerating metabolic decline.
Practical Takeaways
Do 3–4 weekly sessions of 30-minute combined workouts (e.g., 15 min cardio + 15 min bodyweight strength) if you're young and overweight — you can see real changes in a month.
Publication
Journal
Retos
Year
2024
Authors
A. Andarianto, P. Rejeki, A. Pranoto, Nabilah Izzatunnisa, Ilham Rahmanto, Muhammad Muhammad, S. Halim
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Claims (6)
Engaging in cardiovascular exercise along with resistance training can lead to an increase in muscle mass in humans.
In young women with obesity, a four-week program of moderate aerobic and strength training is linked to a measurable rise in adiponectin, a decrease in body fat, and an increase in muscle mass, compared to no such changes in those who did not exercise.
Among young women with obesity, a four-week program of moderate aerobic and strength exercise was linked to a small decrease in body mass index, while those who did not exercise saw a small increase.
In young women with obesity, a four-week program of moderate aerobic and strength exercise is linked to a larger increase in adiponectin levels compared to no exercise.
In young women with obesity, a four-week program of moderate aerobic and strength training is linked to an average gain of 3.61 kilograms of muscle, while those who did not exercise lost an average of 0.85 kilograms of muscle.