Mixed
Combining high-intensity resistance training with chronic chicken meat intake significantly increases muscle strength and lean body mass in elderly women more effectively than either intervention alone.
For elderly women looking to build muscle and strength, combining resistance training (3 times a week) with regular chicken meat consumption (approx. 110g, 3 times a week) is more effective than doing either one alone. Ensure the training intensity is challenging (around 70% of your max lift) and adjust weights as you get stronger.
the RT + HP group showed a significantly greater increase than the Sed + HP and RT + PL groups.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with clear grouping, though sample size is moderate (N=93) and duration is 12 weeks.
Source
Effect of resistance training and chicken meat on muscle strength and mass and the gut microbiome of older women: A randomized controlled trial
Masataka Uchida et al. · Physiological Reports · 2024
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