Effects of resistance training on MRI-derived epicardial fat volume and arterial stiffness in women with obesity: a randomized pilot study.

Maria Fernandez-del-ValleJoaquin U GonzalesShelby KloiberSunanda MitraJon KlingensmithEneko Larumbe-Zabala

Published in: European journal of applied physiology (2018)

High-intensity, moderate-volume RT, designed to enhance muscular endurance following the recommendations reduces EAT and PAT volumes, improves physical fitness in females with obesity, and has no negative effects on arterial stiffness.

Keyphrases

resistance training
high intensity
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
blood pressure
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
adipose tissue
body composition
magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
clinical practice
magnetic resonance
diffusion weighted imaging