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Aerobic and resistance exercise reduce hepatic steatosis and improve insulin sensitivity in MASLD patients independently of significant body weight loss.
You do not need to lose weight to improve your liver health through exercise. Both aerobic exercise (45-60 minutes, 3-5 times a week) and resistance training (3 times a week for 8-12 weeks) can significantly reduce liver fat and improve insulin sensitivity, even if your body weight remains stable. Focus on consistency and metabolic health rather than just the number on the scale.
Both aerobic and resistance exercise have been shown to reduce hepatic lipid accumulation and improve metabolic markers independent of body weight changes [15,16].
Why this rating
The paper is a narrative review citing multiple clinical trials and meta-analyses, though it lacks a single primary dataset.
Source
Exercise as a Metabolic Therapy for MASLD: Beyond Weight Loss Toward Sustainable Exercise Strategies
Hee‐Tae Roh et al. · Medicina · 2026
DOI 10.3390/medicina62040784
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