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Intracellular water increased significantly by 8.2% in men and 11.0% in women after 16 weeks of resistance training.
Resistance training significantly boosts intracellular hydration, beneficial for muscle function.
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ICW compartment... increased significantly (P < 0.05) over time in men (+8.2%) and women (+11.0%).
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Resistance training promotes increase in intracellular hydration in men and women
Alex S. Ribeiro et al. · European Journal of Sport Science · 2014
DOI 10.1080/17461391.2014.880192
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