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The percentage of body fat changes were higher for the three sets group (G3S) compared to the one set group (G1S).
For fat loss, three sets of resistance training may be more effective than one set in older women.
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The changes for percentage of body fat were higher for G3S compared to G1S.
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Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
The effects of resistance training volume on osteosarcopenic obesity in older women
Paolo M. Cunha et al. · Journal of Sports Sciences · 2017
DOI 10.1080/02640414.2017.1403413
rct · n=62Cited 92×
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