Resistance training alters body composition in middle-aged women depending on menopause - A 20-week control trial

• Main Authors: Eduard Isenmann (Author), Dominik Kaluza (Author), Tim Havers (Author), Ana Elbeshausen (Author), Stephan Geisler (Author), Katharina Hofmann (Author), Ulrich Flenker (Author), Patrick Diel (Author), Simon Gavanda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Resistance training (RT) is effective in counteracting the age- and menopause-related loss of muscle mass (MM) and strength in middle-aged women (40-60 years). Research on RT with free weights is limited in pre- and post-menopausal women. Based on this, a 20-week training interve...