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AThe Effect of Resistance Training in Healthy Adults on Body Fat Percentage, Fat Mass, and Lean Body Mass: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Wewege MA, Desai I, Honey C, Ward R, Parmenter BJ · 2022 · Sports Medicine
REZA evidence rating A: High confidence
Methodology
Meta-analysis
Population
58 studies, 54 with meta-analysis data; healthy adults
Intervention
Resistance training vs control (no exercise)
Findings
Resistance training alone (without diet) reduced body fat percentage by 1.46% and fat mass while increasing lean body mass, with larger effects in untrained and overweight individuals.
Outcome measures
Body fat percentage, fat mass, lean body mass
Limitations
Heterogeneity; varying RT protocols; dietary intake not always controlled; mostly untrained.
Original source
DOI: 10.1007/s40279-021-01570-4 · PMID: 34536199
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